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Everything you need to know about Anglo-Nigerian Dominic Solanke, including his Chelsea history, Age, Height, Stats, Parents, Wife and How Rich he is in 2024.
Dominic Solanke background
Dominic Solanke is an English professional footballer of Nigerian heritage who plays as a striker.
Solanke came through the Chelsea academy before departing for Liverpool and has since played for Bournemouth before a big-money move to Tottenham Hotspur in August 2024.
The forward is eligible for England and Nigeria through his parents, featuring for the Three Lions once in 2017.
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14:15 - 12.01.2024
Anglo-Nigerian Solanke makes history with PL Player of the Month win
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Dominic Solanke Profile
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Full name: Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Birth date: September 14, 1997
Nationality: Nigerian, English
Place of birth: Reading, Berkshire, England
Age: 26 years old (as of August 2024)
Position: Forward
Current Team: Tottenham Hotspur
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.87m)
Marital status: Single (Engaged to Erica Raimondi)
Net worth: $11 million (est.)
Instagram: @solanke
X: @DomSolanke
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How old is Dominic Solanke (Dominic Solanke Age)
Dominic Solanke is 26 years old as of August 2024.
Dominic Solanke Height
Dominic Solanke’s height is six feet two inches. In metres, the forward is 1.87m tall.
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Who is Dominic Solanke?
Dominic Solanke is an English forward capable of operating as an attacking midfielder or winger.
Solanke's all-round attributes are lauded, with his goalscoring ability, inclination to combine effectively with teammates and work rate out of possession the key elements that showcase his undoubted strengths.
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He began his career at Chelsea, coming through the club's academy before a decent-to-good loan spell in the Netherlands with Vitesse preceded moves to Liverpool and recently Bournemouth before joining Tottenham for a record deal.
Dominic Solanke Chelsea
Dominic Solanke joined the Chelsea academy as a seven-year-old in 2004. He was at the club for 13 years until he departed for Liverpool on a free transfer, even if the Reds paid a tribunal fee of around £3 million.
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The forward's goalscoring prowess was showcased at youth level, underscored by two goals in the FA Youth Cup final against Fulham in 2014 and another goal in the following year's successful title defence against Manchester City.
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Solanke also netted 12 times in Chelsea's run to the UEFA Youth League in 2015, including against Shakhtar Donetsk in Nyon.
However, despite his promise and a promise made by Jose Mourinho after the youngster signed a professional contract in September 2014, opportunities at Stamford Bridge were few and far between after becoming the club's youngest Champions League debutant against Maribor in October 2014.
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He was loaned to Vitesse for the 2015-16 season, scoring seven times in 25 appearances for the Dutch side before returning under a new regime with Antonio Conte appointed for the start of the 2016-17 season. The forward opted against renewing his Chelsea contract and departed his boyhood club in the summer of 2017.
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How much does Dominic Solanke earn?
The finer details of Dominic Solanke’s six-year contract with Tottenham have not been revealed.
According to Capology, the forward earned £70,000 per week at Bournemouth, and he is anticipated to be on an increased contract at Spurs.
Dominic Solanke to Spurs
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Dominic Solanke made a high-profile move from Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2024. The transfer, valued at around £65 million, marked a significant investment by Spurs as they sought to bolster their attacking options for Ange Postecoglou’s second year in North London.
Solanke netted an impressive 21 goals in the 2023-24 season (19 in the Premier League) at Bournemouth, making him an attractive target for several Premier League clubs.
Spurs secured the forward’s signature, tying him to a six-year contract, as the club finally moved to replace Harry Kane, who departed for Bayern Munich circa 12 months earlier.
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What Nationality is Dominic Solanke?
Dominic Solanke has dual nationality, with the striker eligible to play for Nigeria and England.
The striker made his Three Lions debut in a friendly match against Brazil on November 14, 2017, replacing Jamie Vardy in the 75th minute. The encounter ended goalless.
Dominic Solanke for England
Dominic Solanke has one senior appearance for England, coming in a friendly with Brazil in November 2017, following games for the youth sides.
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According to Transfermarkt, Solanke played six times for the England U16s, 14 times for the U17 side and featured in eight matches for the U18 team. Further games came in the U19 (10 matches), U20 (15) and the U21s (18).
The forward was part of the England U17 side that claimed the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2014, ending as joint top scorer with four goals and netted four times — one behind top-scoring Riccardo Orsolini — at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in South Korea.
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Solanke was awarded the tournament's Golden Ball, as he was named the tournament's best player.
Dominic Solanke Parents
Dominic Solanke’s father is Nigerian and his mother is English.
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Can Dominic Solanke still play for Nigeria?
The short answer is yes. Dominic Solanke has not featured in any competitive games for England since his 15-minute cameo for the Three Lions against Brazil.
It remains to be seen if the forward opts for an allegiance switch, with a switch to Tottenham potentially increasing his prospects for more international appearances for the England national team.
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20:38 - 09.12.2023
Dominic Solanke: 3 reasons why the Super Eagles should consider the Bournemouth striker for AFCON
Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is eligible to play for Nigeria and here are three reasons for him to be in the Super Eagles AFCON squad
Dominic Solanke Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Dominic Solanke has played 320 games in his youth and senior career, finding the net 123 times ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Considering the player's senior career in the Premier League, Championship and Eredivisie, as well as Champions League, FA Cup and EFL Cup games, the Anglo-Nigerian has featured 270 times and scored 85 goals.
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According to Fbref, Solanke's 19 Premier League goals for Bournemouth in 2023-24 came from Expected Goals (xG) of 19.6, effectively seeing him notch a proportionate volume of goals.
Dominic Solanke Achievements
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Youth
Club - Chelsea Youth
FA Youth Cup (2013-14, 2014-15)
UEFA Youth League (2014-15)
Country - England
UEFA European Under-17 Championship (2014)
FIFA U-20 World Cup (2017)
Individual
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Club
Chelsea Academy Player of the Year (2014-15)
EFL Championship Team of the Season 2021-22 (Bournemouth)
PFA Team of the Year 2021-22 (Bournemouth)
Country
England Men's Youth Player of the Year (2014)
FIFA U20 World Cup Golden Ball (2017)
Dominic Solanke Wife
While Dominic Solanke is not married, the forward is engaged to Erica Raimondi, having proposed to his partner in November 2022.
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The couple welcomed their first child in September 2023.
Dominic Solanke Anime
Dominic Solanke is a well-known anime enthusiast. The English striker has incorporated his love for the Japanese animation style into his football career, notably through his unique goal celebrations.
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He has openly expressed his enjoyment of anime and has even visited Tokyo to immerse himself in the anime culture.
Dominic Solanke Net Worth
According to Planet Sport, Dominic Solanke's estimated net worth is £8.6million ($11 million).
Dominic Solanke Social Media
Dominic Solanke is active on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
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The forward has 982,000 followers on the photo and video-sharing social networking service and a follower count of 180,500 on X as of August 2024.
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