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GOALSCORING SUBSTITUTES
Manchester United goalscoring substitutes

Explore the list of all goalscoring substitutes in Manchester United history, from the club’s earliest bench appearances to modern-day super-subs. This page highlights the players who came off the bench to score decisive goals across domestic and European competition, including total substitute appearances, goals scored as a substitute, and their strike rate from the bench. From famous late winners to game-changing cameos, discover how Manchester United’s substitutes have made a lasting impact.
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No Player Name Nationality Years at Club Total Apps Appearances as Substitute Goals as Substitute Strike Rate as Substitute
1. Solskjær, Ole-Gunnar Norway Norway 1996-2007 366 150 29 0.193
2. Rashford, Marcus England England 2016-Present* 426 113 25 0.221
3. Hernández, Javier Mexico Mexico 2010-2015 157 72 17 0.236
4. Martial, Anthony France France 2015-2024 317 96 17 0.177
5. Scholes, Paul England England 1994-2011, 2012-2013 718 142 11 0.077
6. Giggs, Ryan Wales Wales 1991-2014 963 160 10 0.063
7. Rooney, Wayne England England 2004-2017 559 62 9 0.145
8. Lingard, Jesse England England 2014-2022 232 89 9 0.101
9. Beckham, David England England 1992-2003 394 38 8 0.211
10. Sheringham, Teddy England England 1997-2001 153 52 8 0.154
11. Ronaldo, Cristiano Portugal Portugal 2003-2009, 2021-2022 346 57 8 0.140
12. Fellaini, Marouane Belgium Belgium 2013-2019 177 71 8 0.113
13. van Nistelrooy, Ruud Holland Holland 2001-2006 219 19 7 0.368
14. Robins, Mark England England 1988-1993 70 43 7 0.163
15. Cole, Andrew England England 1995-2002 275 44 7 0.159
16. Greenwood, Mason England England 2017-2024 129 46 7 0.152
17. McTominay, Scott Scotland Scotland 2013-2024 255 84 7 0.083
18. Cavani, Edinson Uruguay Uruguay 2020-2022 59 30 6 0.200
19. Garnacho, Alejandro Argentina Argentina 2020-2025 144 56 6 0.107
20. Mata, Juan Spain Spain 2014-2022 285 72 6 0.083
21. McClair, Brian Scotland Scotland 1987-1998 471 73 6 0.082
22. Lukaku, Romelu Belgium Belgium 2017-2019 96 19 5 0.263
23. Cruyff, Jordi Holland Holland 1996-2000 58 32 5 0.156
24. Owen, Michael England England 2009-2012 52 34 5 0.147
25. Welbeck, Danny England England 2008-2014 142 52 5 0.096
26. Forlan, Diego Uruguay Uruguay 2001-2005 98 61 5 0.082
27. Šeško, Benjamin Slovenia Slovenia 2025-Present* 29 13 4 0.308
28. van Persie, Robin Holland Holland 2012-2015 105 16 4 0.250
29. Macheda, Federico Italy Italy 2009-2014 36 21 4 0.190
30. Højlund, Rasmus Denmark Denmark 2023-Present* 95 22 4 0.182
31. Tevez, Carlos Argentina Argentina 2007-2009 99 26 4 0.154
32. Yorke, Dwight Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago 1998-2002 152 32 4 0.125
33. Diallo, Amad Ivory Coast Ivory Coast 2021-Present* 91 33 4 0.121
34. Richardson, Kieran England England 2002-2007 81 37 4 0.108
35. Zirkzee, Joshua Holland Holland 2024-Present* 69 43 4 0.093
36. Saha, Louis France France 2004-2008 124 48 4 0.083
37. Nani, Luis Portugal Portugal 2007-2015 230 52 4 0.077
38. Rodrigues, Fredico "Fred" Brazil Brazil 2018-2023 213 59 4 0.068
39. Whiteside, Norman Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 1981-1989 274 18 3 0.167
40. James, Daniel Wales Wales 2019-2021 74 19 3 0.158
41. Poborský, Karel Czech Republic Czech Republic 1996-1998 48 20 3 0.150
42. Bellion, David France France 2003-2006 40 25 3 0.120
43. McIlroy, Sammy Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 1971-1982 419 28 3 0.107
44. Grimes, Ashley Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland 1977-1983 107 30 3 0.100
45. Mount, Mason England England 2023-Present* 67 37 3 0.081
46. Berbatov, Dimitar Bulgaria Bulgaria 2008-2012 149 41 3 0.073
47. Blackmore, Clayton Wales Wales 1983-1993 245 44 3 0.068
48. McCreery, David Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 1974-1979 110 53 3 0.057
49. Young, Ashley England England 2011-2020 261 59 3 0.051
50. O'Shea, John Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland 1999-2011 393 92 3 0.033
51. Wilson, James England England 2014-2019 20 14 2 0.143
52. da Silva, Fabio Brazil Brazil 2009-2014 56 19 2 0.105
53. Aston Jnr, John England England 1964-1972 187 21 2 0.095
54. Chadwick, Luke England England 1999-2004 39 21 2 0.095
55. Stapleton, Frank Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland 1981-1987 288 21 2 0.095
56. Keane, Roy Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland 1993-2005 480 22 2 0.091
57. Gibson, Darron Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland 2005-2012 60 23 2 0.087
58. Robson, Bryan England England 1981-1994 461 24 2 0.083
59. Macari, Lou Scotland Scotland 1973-1984 401 27 2 0.074
60. Sancho, Jadon England England 2021-Present* 83 27 2 0.074
61. Elanga, Anthony Sweden Sweden 2018-2023 55 30 2 0.067
62. dos Santos, Antony Brazil Brazil 2022-2025 96 33 2 0.061
63. Pogba, Paul France France 2011-2012, 2016-2022 233 38 2 0.053
64. van de Beek, Donny Holland Holland 2020-2024 62 39 2 0.051
65. Smalling, Chris England England 2010-2020 323 42 2 0.048
66. Park, Ji-Sung South Korea South Korea 2005-2012 205 59 2 0.034
67. Carrick, Michael England England 2006-2018 464 69 2 0.029
68. Pearson, Stuart England England 1974-1979 180 1 1 1.000
69. Charlton, Bobby England England 1956-1973 758 2 1 0.500
70. Cunningham, Laurie England England 1982-1983 5 2 1 0.500
71. Davies, Alan Wales Wales 1981-1984 10 2 1 0.500
72. Lee, Kieran England England 2006-2008 3 2 1 0.500
73. Mbeumo, Bryan Cameroon Cameroon 2025-Present* 28 2 1 0.500
74. Graham, Deiniol Wales Wales 1987-1991 4 3 1 0.333
75. Larsson, Henrik Sweden Sweden 2007 13 3 1 0.333
76. Morgan, Willie Scotland Scotland 1968-1975 296 3 1 0.333
77. Ryan, Jimmy Scotland Scotland 1965-1970 27 3 1 0.333
78. Bebé, Tiago Portugal Portugal 2010-2014 7 4 1 0.250
79. Cunha, Matheus Brazil Brazil 2025-Present* 31 4 1 0.250
80. Nevland, Erik Norway Norway 1997-2000 6 4 1 0.250
81. Diouf, Mame Biram Senegal Senegal 2009-2012 9 6 1 0.167
82. Powell, Nick England England 2012-2016 9 6 1 0.167
83. Gillespie, Keith Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 1993-1995 14 7 1 0.143
84. Sadler, David England England 1963-1974 335 7 1 0.143
85. Di María, Ángel Argentina Argentina 2014-2015 32 8 1 0.125
86. Mejbri, Hannibal Tunisia Tunisia 2019-2024 13 8 1 0.125
87. Rossi, Giuseppe Italy Italy 2004-2007 14 8 1 0.125
88. Parker, Paul England England 1991-1996 146 9 1 0.111
89. Eagles, Chris England England 2003-2008 17 10 1 0.100
90. Ibrahimovic, Zlatan Sweden Sweden 2016-2017, 2017-2018 53 10 1 0.100
91. Dublin, Dion England England 1992-1994 17 11 1 0.091
92. Djemba Djemba, Eric Cameroon Cameroon 2003-2005 39 12 1 0.083
93. Sánchez, Alexis Chile Chile 2018-2020 45 14 1 0.071
94. Fernandes, Bruno Portugal Portugal 2020-Present* 321 16 1 0.063
95. Sartori, Carlo Italy Italy 1968-1973 56 16 1 0.063
96. Brazil, Alan Scotland Scotland 1984-1986 41 17 1 0.059
97. Mkhitaryan, Henrikh Armenia Armenia 2016-2018 63 17 1 0.059
98. Wallace, Danny England England 1989-1994 71 18 1 0.056
99. da Silva, Rafael Brazil Brazil 2008-2015 170 20 1 0.050
100. Berg, Henning Norway Norway 1997-2001 103 22 1 0.045
101. Evra, Patrice France France 2006-2014 379 22 1 0.045
102. Mainoo, Kobbie England England 2022-Present* 96 31 1 0.032
103. Januzaj, Adnan Belgium Belgium 2013-2017 63 32 1 0.031
104. Smith, Alan England England 2004-2007 93 32 1 0.031
105. Duxbury, Mick England England 1980-1990 378 33 1 0.030
106. Beardsmore, Russell England England 1988-1993 73 34 1 0.029
107. Silvestre, Mikaël France France 1999-2008 361 35 1 0.029
108. Eriksen, Christian Denmark Denmark 2022-2025 107 37 1 0.027
109. Fortune, Quinton South Africa South Africa 1999-2006 126 38 1 0.026
110. Evans, Jonny Northern Ireland Northern Ireland 2007-2015, 2023-2025 241 39 1 0.026
111. Maguire, Harry England England 2019-Present* 266 39 1 0.026
112. Pereira, Andreas Brazil Brazil 2014-2022 75 39 1 0.026
113. Fletcher, Darren Scotland Scotland 2003-2015 342 76 1 0.013
 

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