Harry Kane Shines as Bayern Dominates Stuttgart

Harry Kane began the match against VfB Stuttgart on the bench, but once he was brought onto the field, his impact was undeniable. With a remarkable hat-trick, he helped secure a commanding 5-0 victory for Bayern Munich.

Not the First Super-Sub Hat-Trick

While Kane’s performance was impressive, he is not the lone player to achieve a hat-trick after coming off the bench. A report from ‘kicker’ has outlined the top 10 subs in Bundesliga history who have accomplished this feat.

1. Miroslav Klose (Werder Bremen)

On September 25, 2004, Klose was substituted in after halftime and played a pivotal role in Werder Bremen’s 4-1 win against Bochum.

2. Domi Kumbela (Eintracht Braunschweig)

Kumbela made his entrance as a sub on February 15, 2014. His contributions led to Braunschweig’s 4-2 victory over Hamburger SV.

3. Nils Petersen (SC Freiburg)

A notable super-sub, Petersen came off the bench on January 31, 2015, helping SC Freiburg triumph 4-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt.

4. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Lewandowski topped expectations by scoring five goals as a substitute on September 22, 2015. Bayern won that match 5-1 against VfL Wolfsburg.

5. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

On April 14, 2024, Wirtz was inserted into the game after halftime, and he netted a hat-trick, contributing to his team’s 5-0 championship-winning performance against Werder Bremen.

6. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

On January 18, 2020, Haaland debuted for Dortmund, entering the game in the 56th minute and scoring three goals in a 5-3 victory over FC Augsburg.

7. Paco Alcacer (Borussia Dortmund)

Alcacer was brought into the match on October 6, 2018, and he scored three goals, aiding Dortmund to a thrilling 4-3 win against FC Augsburg.

8. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Kane demonstrated his super-sub capability again on December 6, 2025, when he came off the bench in the 60th minute to help Bayern overpower VfB Stuttgart by a score of 5-0.

9. Ion Viorel Ganea (VfB Stuttgart)

Older fans may recall Ganea’s impressive performance on November 9, 2002, when he was subbed in late during a match against Bochum, ultimately contributing to a 3-2 comeback victory.

10. Joel Pohjanpalo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Pohjanpalo was introduced on September 10, 2016, in the 72nd minute and played a key role in Leverkusen’s 3-1 win over Hamburger SV.

This article showcases the remarkable talents of players who can change the course of a match, underlining the significance of having impactful substitutes in football.