Deniz Undav equals historic World Cup substitute record

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

German forward Deniz Undav has equaled the historic FIFA World Cup record for the most goal involvements by a substitute in a single tournament after tallying his fifth contribution against Ivory Coast.

German attacker Deniz Undav carved his name into football folklore on Saturday, matching Roger Milla’s legendary 1990 record for the most World Cup goal involvements as a substitute.

Coming off the bench in the second half, the VfB Stuttgart striker scored a sensational brace to fire Germany to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast.

The clinical double in Toronto elevated Undav’s tournament tally to three goals and two assists, achieving the five-contribution milestone in just two matchdays.

Having previously orchestrated a goal and two assists against Curaçao, the super-sub’s historic exploits have successfully booked Germany’s spot in the Round of 32 knockout phase.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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