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

Mikel Arteta may be promoting finishers, but the term "super subs" encapsulates players who make a significant impact off the bench. These are the players managers turn to in desperate need of a goal. One notable mention is Adam le Fondre, who scored five goals in a three-game span during the 2013-2014 season. Similarly, Hernan Crespo achieved a goals-per-game ratio of six in 16 substitute appearances for Chelsea, although his sample size is limited.

Mark Robins also made a mark with five goals in 14 outings. To qualify for the top 10 all-time Premier League super subs, players must consistently provide goals and assists throughout their careers. Here is my ranking of the top super subs. Theo Walcott, who was substituted off 168 times, holds the record for the most subbed-off players in Premier League history.

Walcott's exceptional skills made him a valuable asset when coming on as a substitute. He scored 10 goals and provided 14 assists across his stint with Arsenal, Everton, and Southampton. Victor Anichebe and Divock Origi are tied for eighth place with 13 substitute goals each. Anichebe also had five assists, while Origi also contributed with five assists.

Roman Pavlyuchenko, who had 45% of his 20 Premier League goals as a substitute for Tottenham, narrowly missed out on the list. Daniel Sturridge, despite having two fewer substitute goals than Welbeck, scored a higher percentage of his overall Premier League tally as a sub at 22%. Richarlison, with slightly fewer minutes per goal contribution, also missed out.

Olivier Giroud, second on the list for substitute goals, scored 21 of his 90 top-flight goals as a substitute, making him the Frenchman with the most goals off the bench. Tore Andre Flo, known for his tall, gangly frame, scored 34% of his 38 Premier League goals as a substitute, making him eighth overall for goals as a sub. Only Sergio Aguero, considered a stretch for being a super sub, has netted at a more prolific rate among players with at least 10 goals as a substitute.

Edin Dzeko, now playing for Schalke in the Bundesliga, has the greatest substitute record in the Premier League, scoring 50 goals with over a quarter coming as a substitute.