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Dominic Solanke

Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Born in Reading, England, in 1997, he began his senior career at Chelsea and has also played for Vitesse, Liverpool, and AFC Bournemouth. He won the UEFA Europa League with Tottenham in 2025.

Early life and youth career

Solanke was born in Reading and was raised in Basingstoke. He came through Chelsea's academy and progressed into the first team in 2014.

Club career

After his Chelsea debut, Solanke spent a season on loan at Vitesse, then moved to Liverpool in 2017. He later joined AFC Bournemouth in 2019 and transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2024.

International career

Solanke represented England at multiple youth levels before making his senior debut in November 2017. England Football lists him as a senior international with five caps and no goals.

Honours

His honours include the UEFA Europa League with Tottenham in 2025. He has also won youth and club honours earlier in his career, including the FIFA U-20 World Cup with England U20 and the Premier League with Chelsea.

Key facts

  • Dominic Solanke began his senior career at Chelsea and made his first-team debut in October 2014.
  • He spent the 2015–16 season on loan at Vitesse in the Eredivisie.
  • Solanke joined Liverpool in July 2017 and later moved to AFC Bournemouth in January 2019.
  • He signed for Tottenham Hotspur in August 2024 and was part of their 2025 UEFA Europa League-winning squad.
  • Solanke has represented England at senior level after progressing through youth international teams.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Dominic Solanke play?
He plays as a forward, primarily a striker.
Which club does Dominic Solanke currently play for?
He plays for Tottenham Hotspur.
When was Dominic Solanke born?
He was born on 14 September 1997.
Has Dominic Solanke played for England?
Yes. He made his senior England debut on 14 November 2017 and has been capped at senior level.
Which major trophy has Solanke won with Tottenham?
He was part of Tottenham's 2025 UEFA Europa League-winning squad.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_Solanke
    Supports: Club career timeline, Tottenham move in 2024, Europa League win in 2025
  2. England Footballhttps://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/dominic-solanke
    Supports: Date of birth, place of birth, position, senior debut, caps, goals, current club
  3. Premier Leaguehttps://www.premierleague.com/en/players/154566/dominic-solanke/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, date of birth, appearances, goals, assists
  4. Tottenham Hotspurhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/player/154566/dominic-solanke
    Supports: Current club and joining from AFC Bournemouth in August 2024
  5. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/194115/dominic-solanke
    Supports: Position, club, birthdate, nationality