supersub noun3 •A substitute player who significantly contributes to a team's success.GOAL! Nmecha pings a pass into the feet of Undav with his back to goal, he takes a touch, spins and whacks his shot into the corner. What a supersub! — 2026 •A particularly well-equipped and powerful submarine (underwater vehicle). •In non-standard cricketing rules, a substitute player who is able to come on and replace any player at any point during the game, and to take over the other player's batting and bowling duties. formssupersubs