Daryl Dike

Daryl Dike (born June 3, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays for Barnsley of the EFL Championship, on loan from Orlando City of Major League Soccer. Dike played college soccer for the University of Virginia and was selected in the first round (5th overall) of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City having already signed a Generation Adidas contract.[1] He is the most recent recipient of the offensive category for the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

Daryl Dike
Personal information
Full name Daryl Dike
Date of birth (2000-06-03) June 3, 2000
Place of birth Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Barnsley
(on loan from Orlando City)
Number 10
Youth career
2013–2015 Oklahoma FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Virginia Cavaliers 36 (15)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 OKC Energy U23 4 (3)
2020– Orlando City 17 (8)
2021– → Barnsley (loan) 0 (0)
National team‡
2021– United States 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 1, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 31, 2021

Early years

Born in Edmond, Oklahoma, Dike played soccer at Edmond North High School, captaining the side from his sophomore season onward. A three-time Oklahoma Offensive Player of the Year, he scored an Oklahoma 6A state record 70 goals and helped his team win a state championship. In 2018 he was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Oklahoma.[2]

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.[3]

Virginia Cavaliers

Ahead of the 2018 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, Dike signed a national letter of intent to play college soccer for the Virginia Cavaliers. Originally a reserve, Dike became a regular starter for the Cavaliers a month into the season. He made his college soccer debut on September 18, 2018, playing 34 minutes in a 2–0 victory against FIU. On September 21, 2018, Dike made his first start, playing 57 minutes in a 2–0 win at Syracuse. Dike scored his first collegiate goal on October 2, 2018, in a 2–1 victory against Wright State. He scored four more goals during the season before an injury sidelined him during the 2018 ACC Men's Soccer Tournament. Dike returned on November 18, 2018 for the NCAA tournament, where he recorded his first collegiate assist in a 2–0 victory against Furman.[4] Dike finished the 2018 season with 13 appearances, five goals, and an assist. Dike was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Dike started all 23 matches for Virginia during his sophomore year. On August 30, 2019, in the opening game of the 2019 season, Dike registered two assists in a 2–0 win against Pacific. Dike led the Cavaliers with goals and assists during the 2019 season, netting 10 goals and providing eight assists.[5] He scored both of Virginia's two goals on December 13, 2019 in the College Cup semifinals against Wake Forest.[6] On December 15, 2019, 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. Dike was named the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player following the match, giving Dike his first national collegiate award. Additionally, Dike was named to the All-ACC Second Team.[7]

Professional career

Orlando City

On January 9, 2020, Dike was selected in the first round (5th overall) of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City having already signed a Generation Adidas contract.[8] On July 25, 2020, he made his professional debut as an 75th minute substitute for Tesho Akindele in a 1–0 victory over Montreal Impact during the MLS is Back Tournament round of 16.[9] On August 22, Dike made his first start for the team in his first regular season MLS match and subsequently scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 defeat to Inter Miami.[10] Four days later he scored his first career brace in a 3–1 win over Nashville SC.[11] With three goals and two assists in five matches, Dike was named MLS Player of the Month for August 2020.[12] In October, Dike was announced as 10th in the annual MLS 22 Under 22 list, the first Orlando player since Cyle Larin in 2017 to be included.[13]

Loan to Barnsley

On February 1, 2021, Dike joined EFL Championship club Barnsley on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season with a reported $20 million option to buy and 20% sell-on fee clause.[14][15][16] He was only able to meet the criteria for a UK work permit because he had made his senior international debut the day before.[17]

International

In November 2020, 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.[18] He made his debut for the United States on January 31, 2021, as a 65th-minute substitute for Paul Arriola in a 7–0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago.[19]

Personal life

The youngest of five siblings, Dike's eldest brother, Bright Dike, was also a first round MLS Superdraft pick in 2010 and has played for the Nigerian national team.[20] His sister, Courtney, was capped by Nigeria and made two appearances at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. He is the cousin of Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike.[21]

Career statistics

College
Team Season NCAA Regular Season ACC Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Virginia Cavaliers 2018 Div. I 1051020135
2019 15730532310
Total 251240733615

Club
As of February 1, 2021.[22]
Club Season League Cup Playoffs Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
OKC Energy FC U23 2018[3] PDL 43———43
Orlando City 2020 MLS 178—203[lower-alpha 1]0228
Barnsley (loan) 2020–21 Championship 0000——00
Career Totals 21110020302611
  1. MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage.

Honors

College

Individual

References
  1. "Virginia forward Daryl Dike signs Generation adidas contract, eligible in 2020 SuperDraft". www.mlssoccer.com.
  2. "Edmond North High School student-athlete named Gatorade Oklahoma boys soccer player of the year" (PDF). www.playeroftheyear.gatorade.com. Gatorade. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  3. "OKC Energy U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #11 - Daryl Dike - F". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Abramenko, Tobias (November 14, 2019). "Daryl Dike looks to defy the odds and lead No. 4 Virginia to a national title". The Cavalier Daily. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  5. Willett, Preston (December 7, 2019). "Daryl Dike doing the dirty work for the Wahoos". WCAV. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  6. Northam, Mitchell (December 14, 2019). "Daryl Dike leads Virginia over Wake Forest in men's College Cup semifinals". Pro Soccer USA. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  7. "Georgetown wins NCAA title, beating Virginia on penalty kicks". WTOP. 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  8. "Virginia forward Daryl Dike signs Generation adidas contract, eligible in 2020 SuperDraft". www.mlssoccer.com.
  9. "Orlando City SC 1, Montreal Impact 0 2020 MLS Match Recap". mlssoccer.com.
  10. "Inter Miami CF 3, Orlando City SC 2 2020 MLS Match Recap". mlssoccer.com.
  11. "Daryl Dike bags brace as Orlando City secure comeback victory over Nashville SC". www.goal.com.
  12. "Orlando City SC forward Daryl Dike named MLS Player of the Month for August". Major League Soccer. September 9, 2020.
  13. "22 Under 22: 2020 Rankings". www.mlssoccer.com.
  14. "Orlando City SC Loans Forward Daryl Dike to English Side Barnsley". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  15. "Daryl Dike joins on loan". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk.
  16. Poe, Julia. "Orlando City loans striker Daryl Dike to Barnsley with option to buy". orlandosentinel.com.
  17. "Daryl Dike heads to Barnsley on loan". Stars and Stripes FC. February 1, 2021.
  18. "Berhalter Calls 22 Players ahead of USA-El Salvador on Dec. 9 at Inter Miami FC Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale". www.ussoccer.com. November 30, 2020.
  19. "USA 7 - Trinidad & Tobago 0: Match Report & Stats". www.ussoccer.com.
  20. White, Jeff (November 17, 2018). "Dike Coming Up Big for 'Hoos". VirginiaSports.com. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  21. "Bright Dike – Disappointed by shock snub". MTN. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  22. "Daryl Dike Soccerway profile". Soccerway.
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