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Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs

Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs

Summary

This article ranks the best Premier League players who became key substitutes and regularly changed games when coming off the bench. It highlights players who scored or assisted goals after joining matches late, naming top performers like Theo Walcott, Victor Anichebe, Daniel Sturridge, and Olivier Giroud.

Key Facts

  • “Super subs” are players known for making big differences when entering games as substitutes.
  • Adam le Fondre scored the most goals as a sub in a single Premier League season with five in 2013.
  • Theo Walcott holds the record for the most assists as a substitute, with 14, and scored 10 goals off the bench in his career.
  • Victor Anichebe scored half of his Premier League goals as a substitute, one of the highest ratios for players with at least 20 goals.
  • Daniel Sturridge scored 22% of his Premier League goals as a substitute and had one of the most productive goal contribution rates off the bench.
  • The article includes a list of top super subs based on goals, assists, and consistent impact.
  • Current players like Danny Welbeck are also mentioned as notable substitutes with potential to climb the rankings.
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