EPL 2016/17: 10 slowest players

By Akshay Pai T

Modified Oct 29, 2016 09:44 GMT

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Andy King of Leicester City warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Leicester City FC and FC Copenhagen at The King Power Stadium on October 18, 2016 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — King warming up for a Champions League clash

#9 Craig Gardner

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Craig Gardner during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns on August 20, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) — Craig Gardner might have a great engine but he isn’t really quick

Top Speed: 29.62 km/h

Age: 29

Club: West Bromwich Albion

A former Sunderland and Aston Villa player, Gardner now plays as a central midfielder for West Brom. Specialised in taking penalties, he’s always dependable in whipping in ferocious crosses or scoring from free-kicks.

Gardner started the first two league games before dropping to the bench. Never the quickest on the pitch, what he lacks in pace, he makes up for with his tenacious tackling on the pitch, winning second balls in midfield and always being dependable in possession.