25 Facts About Daryl Dike

Daryl Dike played for OKC Energy U23 in the PDL during the 2018 season between high school and college soccer, making four appearances and scoring three goals.

Ahead of the 2018 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, Daryl Dike signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer for the Virginia Cavaliers.

Originally a reserve, Daryl Dike became a regular starter for the Cavaliers a month into the season.

Daryl Dike scored four more goals during the season before an injury sidelined him during the 2018 ACC Men's Soccer Tournament.

Daryl Dike finished the 2018 season with 13 appearances, five goals, and an assist.

Daryl Dike was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Daryl Dike started all 23 matches for Virginia during his sophomore year.

Daryl Dike led the Cavaliers with goals and assists during the 2019 season, netting 10 goals and providing eight assists.

Daryl Dike scored both of Virginia's two goals on December 13,2019, in the College Cup semifinals against Wake Forest.

On December 15,2019, Daryl Dike scored the tying goal in the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Game against Georgetown to send the game to overtime, where Virginia ultimately lost in penalty kicks.

Daryl Dike was named the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player following the match, giving Daryl Dike his first national collegiate award.

On January 9,2020, Daryl Dike was selected in the first round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City having already signed a Generation Adidas contract.

Daryl Dike was only able to meet the criteria for a UK work permit because he had made his senior international debut the day before.

Daryl Dike made a further two appearances before again leaving on international duty at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Daryl Dike missed five games due to the tournament and returned with a shoulder injury and tendinitis, forcing him to miss a further five games including Orlando's continental debut in the 2021 Leagues Cup.

Daryl Dike eventually found form, scoring in three consecutive games for the second time in his pro career.

The streak notably included a penalty as Daryl Dike took duties away from veteran Portugal international Nani who had failed to convert the previous game, Orlando's third miss on five attempts in 2021.

On January 1,2022, Daryl Dike signed for West Bromwich Albion of the English EFL Championship on a four-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Manager Carlos Corberan stated after the match that the injury was "similar" to the one Daryl Dike suffered in 2023.

On February 12, it was confirmed that Daryl Dike has ruptured his left Achilles tendon, and would miss the remainder of 2024.

In November 2020, Daryl Dike was called up to the United States national team for the first time for a friendly against El Salvador but did not appear after picking up an injury in training.

In May 2021, Daryl Dike was called into training camp for the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Finals but did not make the final squad.

In July 2021, Daryl Dike was named to the final 23-player roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The youngest of five siblings, Daryl Dike's eldest brother, Bright Daryl Dike, was a first round MLS Superdraft pick in 2010 and has played for the Nigerian national team.

Daryl Dike is the cousin of Nigeria international striker Emmanuel Emenike.