Examining the performance records of players in the prominent European leagues this season reveals a unique accomplishment: only one player has managed to score five goals since the onset of December. Remarkably, this player is Dominic Solanke, a striker hailing from Nigeria. How did he attain this impressive feat?
The Nigerian-born striker, showcasing his skills for Bournemouth, initiated this goal-scoring spree with a crucial strike against Aston Villa on December 3. His 52nd-minute goal provided the Cherries with a lead, although the match ultimately concluded in a 2-2 draw after Watkins equalized for the Villans. Nine days later, the 26-year-old found the net again, this time securing the opening goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford, contributing to a resounding 3-0 victory over the Red Devils.
Solanke etched his name into the records just before the Christmas break by netting a hat trick against Nottingham Forest. His first goal, assisted by Marcos Senesi, came six minutes into the second half. The Bournemouth striker added another goal in the 58th minute before sealing the match with a stoppage-time winner. This impressive display brought his total goals in the English Premier League to 11, placing him among the top scorers in the Premiership this season.
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Notably, the 2017 World U-20 Champion has attempted a total of 54 shots in the English top flight this season, a figure jointly holding the highest spot (with Erling Haaland) in the division. This statistic underscores Solanke as a formidable threat to defenders and goalkeepers, surpassing many of his forward counterparts in the EPL.