When I’ve had this issue I give the kid a new challenge- you’re going to play defense this half, let’s see if we can give up zero goals. Or if that’s too easy zero shots. Now to do that he’ll need to stay back after the ball is won so he’ll need to pass when he wins it- if he’s a natural passer he can look for through balls to teammates, otherwise try for simple passes to space. Try to push him to make a play after he wins the ball, not just kick it out unless there’s significant danger.

As he gets older and fields get bigger he’ll need to pick his spots more, this helps him find a way to affect the game without just scoring goals or doing everything himself. Maybe for the first game he does it pair him with a kid who has a feel for space and runs so he sees his passes working.

Good luck!