Premier League’s Impact Players: The Bench Boosters Who Scored Big

Chicarito, Ole Gunnar Solskjær & Co. - The super subs with the most Premier League goals from the bench
Chicarito, Ole Gunnar Solskjær & Co. The super subs with the most Premier League goals from the bench
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    <p>Top 10 Revealed</p>

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    <p>They may not always start, but these players have finished matches superbly. In a league known for its excitement and last-minute twists, the Premier League's finest 'super subs' have consistently turned games around. While no player wishes to be labeled a 'super sub' and most prefer starting matches, these impact players have become fan favorites and valuable tactical assets for managers over the years. From dramatic last-minute winners to moments of standout brilliance from the sidelines, <em>Transfermarkt</em> revisits the greatest super subs in Premier League history, identifying those with the highest goal tallies from the bench since the inception of the league in the 1992/93 season.</p>

    <h2>The Best Super Subs in Premier League History</h2>

    <p>Leading the pack as the ultimate super sub is Jermaine Defoe, who netted 24 goals in 149 Premier League matches as a substitute. Following closely is Frenchman Olivier Giroud, who scored 21 goals in 103 appearances from the bench. In third place, we have Javier Hernández, famously known as Chicharito, who became renowned for his super sub role at Manchester United, contributing 19 goals from the bench. The legendary Ole Gunnar Solskjær, known as the original super sub, ranks fourth with 17 goals.</p>

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    <p>Also tied with 17 goals, in fifth and sixth place, are former England striker Daniel Sturridge and Nigerian forward Nwankwo Kanu. In seventh place is Danny Welbeck, who has scored 16 goals and could still add to that tally with Brighton next season. Peter Crouch, the former England striker and robotic enthusiast, comes in eighth with 16 goals. Former Nigerian forward Victor Anichebe is in ninth with 14 goals, while Bosnian player Edin Džeko completes the top 10 with 13 goals as a substitute.</p>
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