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Dominic Solanke

Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell (born 14 September 1997), known as Dominic Solanke, is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and the England national team. Solanke started his career with Chelsea, making his first-team debut in October 2014. He spent the 2015–16 season on loan with Vitesse in the Eredivisie. He signed for Liverpool in July 2017, making 27 appearances before joining AFC Bournemouth in January 2019. Solanke has represented England at all youth, under-21 and senior levels. He has won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup with his country and received the Golden Ball award for best player in the latter tournament.

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Born

1997-09-14

Birth Place

Reading, England

Height

1.87

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Blackburn Rovers 0-3 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke on target as hosts play-off hopes end

Dominic Solanke's 30th goal of the season and a Philip Billing brace gave Bournemouth a vital 3-0 win at Blackburn to remain in the driving seat for automatic promotion. Chances flowed for both sides but ultimately the Cherries highlighted the gulf in quality, epitomised by the goalscorers. Solanke eased any...

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-04-30

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Bournemouth 1-1 Fulham - Dominic Solanke equalises from spot in added time for Cherries

Dominic Solanke's 98th-minute penalty snatched a point for Bournemouth in a 1-1 draw against Championship leaders Fulham. Aleksandar Mitrovic's 41st league goal of the season, awarded via goalline technology, looked to have all but sealed the title for the Cottagers. But the Cherries won a penalty deep into added time...

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-04-23

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Bournemouth 1-1 Fulham: Late Dominic Solanke penalty earns point for Cherries

Dominic Solanke scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to rescue Bournemouth a vital 1-1 draw at home to Fulham and put the already-promoted Cottagers' Championship title celebrations on hold. Solanke's last-gasp spot-kick cancelled out Aleksander Mitrovic's 41st goal of the season to claim what could be a crucial point for the...

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-04-23

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Dominic Solanke brace boosts Bouremouth’s automatic promotion hopes

Dominic Solanke took his season’s tally to 27 goals after his double strike saw Bournemouth close in on a return to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory at Coventry. The ex-Liverpool striker put the outcome beyond doubt after Jamal Lowe had opened the scoring in a clinical display by Scott Parker’s men that re-established their four-point advantage over the play-off chasing pack.

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-04-18

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EFL Awards 2022: Aleksandar Mitrovic, Harry Wilson, Dominic Solanke shortlisted for Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season

Aleksandar Mitrovic, Harry Wilson and Dominic Solanke are in the running to be named Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season at the 2022 EFL Awards. The winners will be announced on Sunday, April 24 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane. Fulham's Mitrovic has scored 38 times so far...

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Huddersfield Town 0-3 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke stars as Cherries consolidate second

Dominic Solanke starred as second-placed Bournemouth gave their Premier League promotion hopes a huge boost with an impressive victory at third-placed Huddersfield Town. Solanke hit the bar early on before setting up Jaidon Anthony's side-footed opener. The forward's break then led to Jefferson Lerma doubling the lead after a Huddersfield...

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-03-19

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Dominic Solanke shines as Bournemouth beat promotion rivals Huddersfield

Bournemouth made a huge leap towards a return to the Premier League by comfortably beating promotion rivals Huddersfield. Jaidon Anthony, Jefferson Lerma and Dominic Solanke were on the mark as the ruthless visitors dented the Terriers’ play-off hopes with a 3-0 win at The John Smith’s Stadium. The...

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-03-19

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Bournemouth 2-0 Derby County: Dominic Solanke helps Cherries regain second place

Dominic Solanke's 22nd goal of the season set Bournemouth on their way to a win over a battling Derby County to move back into the Championship's automatic promotion places. Solanke pounced to poke the edgy Cherries in front in first-half stoppage time after the spirited Rams had largely controlled the game to that point.

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-03-12

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Bournemouth 2-0 Derby County: Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe steer Cherries to victory

Dominic Solanke scored his 22nd goal of the season to help Bournemouth move back into the automatic promotion places with a 2-0 triumph over relegation-threatened Derby. Solanke's close-range strike in first-half stoppage time and substitute Jamal Lowe's 90th-minute goal saw Scott Parker's men return to winning ways after two games without a victory.

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-03-12

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Bournemouth 2-1 Stoke City: Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe cap late fightback for Cherries

Late goals from Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe helped promotion-chasing Bournemouth fight back to beat 10-man Stoke at Vitality Stadium. Tommy Smith powered a fine finish in off the post to put Stoke ahead, but they were reduced to 10 men after 32 minutes when left-back Morgan Fox was shown a straight red card for catching Philip Billing with a high challenge.

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-02-26

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Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke wins Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month award for December

Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month winner for December, receiving 41 per cent of the public vote. His goal against Fulham on December 3 was six seconds of simple, yet beautiful poetry at the start of the second half. Solanke sprinted forward and between defenders to latch onto a perfect chip and drive home a rising shot.

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Newcastle desperate to sign striker before Watford match with Divock Origi, Dominic Solanke and Chris Wood among transfer targets

Newcastle are desperately trying to sign a striker before Saturday's match against relegation rivals Watford. They are scrambling to replace top scorer Callum Wilson, who head coach Eddie Howe said would be out with a calf injury for two months after Saturday's shock FA Cup third-round defeat to Cambridge United.

PREMIER LEAGUE2022-01-10

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Bournemouth 3-0 Cardiff City: Dominic Solanke scores as Cherries open four-point gap over Fulham

Ryan Christie's first Bournemouth goal helped the Championship leaders to a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Cardiff. Top-scorer Dominic Solanke was also on the scoresheet before Cardiff goalkeeper Alex Smithies' late own goal sealed a great night for Scott Parker's men. Cardiff had midfielder Leandro Bacuna sent off in first-half...

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