Felix Agu Sets Bundesliga Speed Record, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

Felix Agu of Werder Bremen set a new record on the final day of the 2024–2025 Bundesliga season by clocking the highest top speed across all matches. The dynamic wing-back hit a blistering 36.31 kilometres per hour during Bremen’s emphatic 4-1 away win over Heidenheim, securing the top speed of matchday 34 and placing him eighth among the league’s fastest players for the entire season.

Agu featured for 72 minutes in the match, contributing to a dominant performance as Bremen secured their ninth away victory of the season. The 24-year-old ended the campaign with three goals, one assist, and 1,761 minutes across 22 appearances.

Born in Osnabrück to a Nigerian father, Agu is eligible to represent Nigeria and has publicly declared his interest in joining the Super Eagles. Though he was once an unused substitute for Germany U21s, he remains uncapped and available for a switch. His international future now seems increasingly aligned with Nigeria, especially with national team coach Eric Chelle reportedly keen on securing his commitment.

Despite being under contract with Bremen until 2027, Agu has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

Editorial

Felix Agu’s record breaking sprint is more than just a statistic it’s a statement. The Bundesliga’s final matchday saw the Werder Bremen wing-back showcase not only his defensive solidity but also the explosive pace that makes him a modern day full back. As he hit a staggering 36.31 km/h, Agu etched his name into the league’s speed elite, further highlighting the calibre of talent that remains untapped by Nigeria.

For the Super Eagles, Agu’s open desire to represent the country is a golden opportunity. Nigeria has long boasted attacking flair, but solidifying the flanks with reliable, fast, and technically sound defenders remains a key need. Agu fits that bill. With his European experience, tactical discipline, and now statistically confirmed pace, he could bring balance and dynamism to Nigeria’s backline.

Equally important is the message Agu’s development sends to young dual-national players. His career is a model of patience and progress slowly building his profile in one of Europe’s top leagues before making a decisive move internationally. Should he don the green and white, it could set a precedent for others weighing their options.

As transfer interest swirls around him this summer, Agu is a man in motion—literally and figuratively. Whether his next move is to the Premier League or into Nigeria’s defensive core, it’s clear that Felix Agu is on the cusp of a career breakthrough. And this time, he’s moving at full speed.

Did You Know?

1. Felix Agu’s top speed of 36.31 km/h was the fastest recorded in the Bundesliga’s final matchday, placing him among the top 10 fastest players in the league this season.
2. He was born in Osnabrück, Germany, but is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father, and remains uncapped by Germany despite youth call-ups.
3. Agu has made 22 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist as a wing-back.
4. Werder Bremen’s 4-1 victory over Heidenheim marked their ninth away win of the season, a notable record for the club.
5. Although under contract until 2027, Agu is reportedly on the radar of Premier League clubs, indicating his growing reputation beyond the Bundesliga.