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Solanke

What is solanke?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Surname type Nigerian and Indian[3]
Most likely referent Dominic Solanke[3]
Full name Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell[1]
Date of birth 14 September 1997[1]
Place of birth Reading, England[1]
Position Forward / striker[1]

Solanke is a Nigerian and Indian surname. It most commonly refers to Dominic Solanke, an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.

Context

Solanke is a surname of Nigerian and Indian origin [3]. The name most commonly refers to Dominic Solanke, an English professional footballer [3]. He was born in Reading but raised in Basingstoke [1]. He plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team [2]. The surname page also lists other people with the name, such as Ade Solanke, Folake Solanke, and Jimi Solanke [3].

Documented claims

  • Solanke is a surname used by multiple people, including Ade Solanke, Folake Solanke, and Jimi Solanke. [3]
  • Dominic Solanke made his senior England debut on 14 November 2017 against Brazil. [1]

Questions and answers

What ethnicity is Solanke?

Solanke is a Nigerian and Indian surname [3].

Where does the name Solanke come from?

The name Solanke originates from Nigeria and India [3].

Who is the most famous Solanke?

The most common referent is Dominic Solanke, an English footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and England [3].

Sources

  1. Dominic Solanke - Tottenham Hotspur Forward — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Dominic Solanke - Player profile 24/25 — transfermarkt.us (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Dominic Solanke - stats, career and market value — fotmob.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People