Dominic Ayodele Solanke Mitchell (born on 14 September 1997) known professionally with the title Dominic Solanke, is a gifted English soccer player with Nigerian roots.
Dominic Solanke is currently displaying his talents as a striker with AFC Bournemouth in the prestigious Premier League.
Alongside his contribution to the soccer club, Dominic Solanke has represented England at different stages of his career, from the youth level to the prestigious senior squad. His talent and dedication have allowed him to make an impact on the game both on a national and international level.
English footballer
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| Full Name: | Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell |
| Stage Name: | Dominic Solanke |
| Born: | 14 September 1997 (age 25 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Reading, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Brighton Hill Community College |
| Height: | 1.87 m |
| Parents: | Mr & Mrs. Solanke |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Erica Raimondi |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Football Player |
| Net Worth: | £5 million |
Early Life & Education
Dominic Solanke, an experienced professional football player was born in Reading, Berkshire, on the 14th of September, 1997. He has a mixed background having a Nigerian Yoruba father Solanke. Solanke and an English mother Mrs. Solanke.
Growing up in the midst of his childhood, Dominic Solanke was a student at Brighton Hill Community College in Basingstoke to pursue his studies.
There isn’t any known information about details about his mother and father or information on his siblings, since this information hasn’t been released by the news media. It’s worth noting that Dominic Solanke is not related to West Brom defender Tomiwa Solanke.
Career
Dominic Solanke started his professional soccer career at Chelsea when he made his debut in the month of October 2014. This was the start of a path that eventually led the player into Vitesse within the Eredivisie during the 2015-2016 season via a loan stint. After July 2017 he moved to Liverpool with a total of 27 appearances prior to his move from AFC Bournemouth in January 2019.
Dominic Solanke‘s journey extended to England’s youth teams from the under-16 level to the under-21. He was a pivotal player during the England under-17 team’s success in the 2013 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and the under-20 team’s victory during 2017’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. His impressive performance in the 2017 World Cup was rewarded with the prestigious Golden Ball award, recognizing him as the most outstanding player.
In November of 2017, Dominic Solanke made his first senior England debut in the substitute position in an international match against Brazil. In addition, he played for the senior squad in various other games.
On the 19th of August 2023, Dominic Solanke played a crucial role in helping Semenyo A in scoring the opening strike against Liverpool. However, despite their best efforts the team was defeated 3-1 in the final game at Anfield in the match against Liverpool.
Awards & Nominations
- 2014-15 Chelsea Academy Player of the Year
- 2014 England Men’s Youth Player of the Year
- 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball
- 2021–22 EFL Championship Team of the Season
- PFA Team of the Year: 2021–22 Championship
- 2022 Bournemouth Fans’ Footballer of the Year
- 2022 EFL Championship Player of the Season (nominated)
Social Media
- Instagram handle: Dom Solanke (@solanke)
- Twitter handle: Dom Solanke (@DomSolanke)
- Facebook: Dominic Solanke
Personal Life
Dominic Solanke, the 25-year-old soccer player who is known for his ability on the field has found love with Erica Raimondi who is a skilled and accomplished freelance graphic designer. The couple signed a massive commitment to one another when they were engaged on the 17th of November 2022. Their romance has taken to a new height.
In a bid to share their happy announcement with the world, They went on Instagram and utilized their account to share an enthralling photo of their wedding. While they’re enjoying this new chapter in their lives, Dominic Solanke and Erica Raimondi are still required to work towards growing their family. They do not have children at present.
Net Worth
Dominic Solanke has amassed an impressive net worth of PS5 million. This impressive fortune is due to his outstanding soccer career. Dominic Solanke, who is currently playing with AFC Bournemouth, earns an amazing PS50,000 a week, which equates to PS2.6 million per year.
