World Cup 2018: 3 Substitutes Who Went On To Play Starring Roles 

#2 Nacer Chadli

Brazil v Belgium: Quarter Final - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

On July 2, 2018, Belgium had one of the most dramatic matches in the tournament against Japan. This was in the last 16 when Japan, despite little dominance of play, took a shocking 2-0 lead in the second half.

Goals by Genki Haraguchi (48th minute) and Takashi Inui (52nd minute) set Japan on course for another World Cup upset. When a star-studded Belgium took to the field in their opening match against Panama, Chadli was not part of Roberto Martinez's starting 11.

The attacking options of Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Yannick Carrasco meant that Chadli could only be drafted in as a substitute. He has played in four of Belgium's five matches, mainly coming on as a substitute.

The tide of the match changed in the 69th minute when Jan Vertonghen and substitute Marouane Fellaini (74th minute) levelled matters for the side.

The match was destined for extra time when Belgium got on the quick break in the 94th minute with the chance opening up for Chadli. He coolly slotted home from a yard out to hand Belgium a hard fought 3-2 victory.