Dominic Solanke

English footballer with Premier League success

Dominic Solanke - English footballer with Premier League success
Born

September 14th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer, this individual played as a forward for clubs including Chelsea, where development began, and later Liverpool. Achievements include being part of the England U20 team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017. Solanke also contributed to Bournemouth in the English Football League.

Won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2017

Played for Liverpool in the Premier League

Competed in the UEFA Champions League

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