Malcom Dacosta scores in Bournemouth's 10-1 pre‑season win over Genoa

Eighteen‑year‑old Ecuadorian midfielder Malcom Dacosta netted his first goal for AFC Bournemouth's first team in a pre‑season friendly on 4 August 2026. Coming on as a substitute, Dacosta struck the 8‑1 goal in Bournemouth's 10‑1 victory over Serie A side Genoa, a match played under a special four‑period, 30‑minute format.

The win was part of Bournemouth's preparation for the 2026/27 season. Dacosta, who also holds Spanish and Equatoguinean citizenship and has represented Ecuador at youth levels, has been integrated into the senior squad throughout the pre‑season, previously appearing against St Pauli and Augsburg. He has also captained Bournemouth’s U‑21 side in an international friendly tournament.

The performance highlights Dacosta’s progression from the club’s academy to the senior roster, offering a promising prospect for both Bournemouth and the Ecuadorian national team.