There’s brother Bright, a former pro, as well as sisters Courtney (a former Nigeria international), Kimberly and Brittny. It was nice.”, Former Manchester United star Nani is also at Orlando and Dike said: “He told me it was going to be difficult but was confident in what I could do.”. “I’d wake up every Saturday and Sunday and the first thing I’d do was watch a match live on TV. Daryl Dike's Personal Life; Is he Married? On weekdays, he worked tirelessly to maintain his 4.24 GPA. He said: “You’ll see more opportunities arise because of what people like Christian Pulisic are doing at Chelsea. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. I was able to get my first USA cap and that was a phenomenal. Through every trait, he’s still a 20-year-old college student from an apartment in suburban Oklahoma who played for his high school team instead of growing up in an academy. Dike is one of seven Americans currently playing in the Championship – joining Swansea’s Jordon Morris (loan), Duane Holmes of Huddersfield, QPR’S Charlie Kelman and Geoff Cameron, Rotherham ace Matthew Olosunde and Bournemouth’s Cameron Carter-Vickers (loan). 0:44. Coming to his parents, the athlete has yet to reveal the names and details of his parents. It was a big deal for me to reach the level of playing in England.”. I'm warming up and thinking, 'Oh Olivier Giroud is right here!'. Daryl Dike has scored five goals in 11 appearances since joining Barnsley on loan from Orlando City. “I grew up thinking, ‘One day I’d love to get the opportunity to be a professional footballer.’, “I watched a lot of football – Premier League, Championship, even League One and Two. As soon as Daryl Dike finishes a game with club side Barnsley, the critiques come rolling in.They don’t come from coaches or teammates or from social media. Dike's parents, both Nigerian immigrants, played soccer as well as a little tennis and badminton. And Dike believes that this will only increase in both the Premier League and EFL because the talent pool in the US is growing fast. Murphy believed Dike had the size, speed and skill to become a good pro one day. Thirteen years apart, Bright already had multiple years of professional experience by the time Daryl began to make a name for himself in Oklahoma. Daryl Dike might have known his time in Yorkshire was destined to be something special from how it began. Daryl Dike says he has ‘no idea’ where he will be playing after Barnsley’s current season ends. But Dike comes from a soccer-mad family who persuaded him to shun playing American Football. Daryl Dike has ... Oklahoma to immigrant parents from Nigeria — has been a professional for barely one full year after he was drafted by Orlando City in … Liam Hanley April 8, 2021. Longtime club coach and family friend Jesse Faily even deemed him “Fulton Reed” after the Mighty Ducks character with a wicked slapshot. Daryl Dike has scored five goals in 11 appearances since joining Barnsley on loan from Orlando City. And at each stop, along the way, that’s proven true. Even with an impressive first season and bigger games ahead, you get the sense that he’s not quite as assured as you think he’d be. He said: “One of my Orlando team-mates Dom Dwyer is from the UK and went through what food to try. If Bright’s story shows anything, the concerns should have belonged to the goalkeepers. He said: “We believe we can achieve something special. The 20-year-old American international striker has made a major impact since arriving on loan from Orlando City on transfer deadline day last month, scoring three goals including a spectacular winner against Birmingham City on Saturday. It won't come as a surprise to learn, then, that Dike's parents, who emigrated to the United States before they were born, played a key role in their children's sporting success. 0:44. And even though the … But his eight goals in 14 games since moving from MLS club Orlando City has attracted huge interest from Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, West Ham, Tottenham, Everton and Leeds. When Faily and Bright were with Daryl to celebrate the night before draft day, Faily offered to take him anywhere he wanted for dinner. Of course Daryl was going to play soccer. Dane Murphy played collegiately at Virginia just like Dike, so when Murphy watched his alma mater these past few years, he became aware of Dike. Daryl thought and suggested Blaze, a make your own pizza chain. Dike was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. The 20-year-old American striker is on the brink of getting there himself after a staggering two-and-a-half months having Championship defences for breakfast. His parents wouldn’t let him on a football field despite pleas from local coaches. No matter what character traits you might have, Supes has the best version of them. “I’ve a long way to go to continue to grow and reach that level.”, Chelsea to make £80m Sancho offer, Aguero to Barcelona DONE, Bale says he would 'cause chaos' if he revealed where he's playing next season, Arteta confirms Arsenal will open Odegaard talks with Real 'in next few weeks', Ronaldo DROPPED amid transfer talk but Juventus still seal top four spot, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds of muscle, the 20-year-old is already listed on FIFA as the second-strongest player in the world. It’s something I’ll never forget.”. It was evident at Virginia on his way to become a third-team All-American. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Daryl Dike might have known his time in Yorkshire was destined to be something special from how it began. I've always kind of wanted to be like my brother.”. Virginia men’s head coach George Gelnovatch admits he didn’t see Daryl play in person before the player arrived at Virginia, relying on video and the reputation of Bright. Rather they come from Dike’s family. I've always wanted to play soccer. And it's been evident, too, at Orlando on his way to one of the most exciting rookie seasons in league history. He’s not going to be better at every single thing. Hard to argue with their parenting decisions. Daryl Dike might have known his time in Yorkshire was destined to be something special from how it began. His parents, both Nigerian immigrants, played soccer. 1:14. “We’re not going to Blaze. To everyone else, it was unclear who the safety concerns should actually be for. He’s also eyeing a national team call-in, should one soon emerge. Incidentally, that 8.8m Euro guy was a 22 yr old from Serie B. Every time I go on social media I can see the kind of close-knit family culture of Barnsley and also see that through my team-mates and the staff. After Orlando’s other-worldly Round One win over NYCFC last Saturday, Daryl went home and did homework. There’s also his parents, Vincent and Jacinta. Yes, the whole world. Daryl Dike scores his 8th goal of the season for Barnsley. Everyone is welcome. He said: “I’ll go to a grocery store and people will stop me and ask, ‘Are you Daryl Dike?’ and then we’ll talk a little. Everyone has the same belief.”. Young Daryl (far right) with his three sisters, brother and parents back in Oklahoma, USA. Sometimes I’d have to get up earlier than usual so not to miss the game. Like, overwhelmingly nice. “With the time difference, all the weekend English games would start early in the morning. (“MLS”). Little was known about this incredible talent when Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael signed him on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent. Dike admits he had to adjust to a more physical and direct style of football than he had been used to. Dike, whose parents are from Nigeria, is the youngest of five children. He said: “I can see myself growing as a player and getting better. Daryl had been patiently answering questions for 35 minutes. The Lions retain a conditional right to recall on Dike. “It makes me feel good to know I’ve fans here and that I’m impacting on someone else’s life in a positive way.”. Rather they come from Dike’s family. And he’s not always going to know that what comes next will come easy for him. So the soccer player belongs to American nationality. Daryl Dike - [quote]Appears to be very down to earth and relatable. Daryl Dike celebrates a goal against Queens Park Rangers early this month in London. They also play a little tennis and badminton as well. Now, no one has access to every player’s one-rep max on the bench, but the rating is understandable when you see Dike on the field. As a kid from Edmond, an Oklahoma City suburb, it’s almost shocking he isn’t one. It was ironic Dike made his debut this side of the pond against the Blues in the FA Cup in February – coming on as a second-half sub. While Dike looks to stay in England, his parent club would love for him to return to MLS. ©2021 MLS. Daryl Dike’s National Team Options. “But you know, it kind of pushed me to integrate more things. “I was amazed when I arrived because in Orlando it had been blistering hot – but in Barnsley it was freezing cold and snowing! So the soccer player belongs to American nationality. Dike started supporting Chelsea because of Drogba and standing at 6ft 1in tall with a powerful physique he has striking similarities with his childhood idol. But in that time he scored eight goals in 17 games in the MLS and has been capped twice for the USA – coming on as a sub in a 7-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago and the 2-1 victory against Northern Ireland. He recommended Nando’s. “When I first started playing soccer, even when I was 4, I'd always be like, ‘Oh, I want to be like, Bright. PUBLISHED October 29, 2020 @3:35 PM. The day after his first cap for the US men's national team, the … April 14, 2021 ... Born and raised in Oklahoma to Nigerian parents, Dike spent just one season at the University of Virginia before declaring his eligibility for the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, where he was selected fifth overall by Orlando City. His parents, both Nigerian immigrants, played soccer. Daryl Dike and Barnsley Chasing History. “I managed to get Callum Hudson-Odoi’s shirt and will keep that as a momento. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Daryl Dike is loving life at Oakwell since joining on loan from Orlando City in February, Dike has scored eight goals already for Barnsley as they chase Premier League football, Young Daryl (far right) with his three sisters, brother and parents back in Oklahoma, USA, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was Dike's idol while he was growing up in the States, Dike won his second USA cap against Northern Ireland last month, Dike has loved the close-knit family feel at Barnsley which has helped him settle, The offer to come to Barnsley came out of the blue while Dike was on international duty, Dike holds aloft his No10 Barnsley shirt when he was unveiled in February, Referee Rebecca Welch impresses on EFL debut as Port Vale win at Harrogate, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Sometimes that even applied to soccer. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Coming to his parents, the athlete has yet to reveal the names and details of his parents. If I'm not playing at those teams how am I going to make it?’”. Assessing Every Angle Of The Daryl Dike Transfer Rumors. Surely he would not have bargained on things going as perfectly as it has on the field with his goals tally, performances and Barnsley challenging for promotion? He also literally had no choice. “I think the thing is, as you go from step to step to step to step, you get more comfortable. The son of Nigerian immigrants, Dike has had a massive impact at Oakwell. A minor injury kept him from playing in the U.S.’s 6-0 win over El Salvador on Dec. 9, but Dike’s first cap figures to come this year. Now, even during his rookie season, Dike is still making school a priority. Of course, Dike has the option to play for the U.S. or Nigeria, as that is the home country of both of his parents. All of his siblings have college degrees: Bright from Notre Dame, his sisters Kimberly and Brittny from Oklahoma, and his sister Courtney from Oklahoma State. Daryl Dike scores his 8th goal of the season for Barnsley. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. The 20-year-old American striker is on the brink of getting there himself after a staggering two-and-a-half months having Championship defences for breakfast. The day after his first cap for the US men's national team, the … Daryl Dike is breaking the game’s physics and carrying his scrappy little club to glory. “I told him I’d focus on the national team and talk after. That has given more trust in American players this side of the Atlantic.”. I want to play like Bright.’ I always got to see him go to the little soccer complex next to our house and he’d play his games and I'd be sitting there watching the games on the sideline,” Daryl said. Daryl Dike 'exceptional' at Virginia and in MLS. By Pat Welter Orlando. Yet, with the Tykes sitting sixth, he could be playing top-flight football at Oakwell next season instead. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images. SHARE. Daryl Dike isn’t Superman, and that lede is saccharine and hacky. “I wanted to challenge myself and live the experience day by day. They also play a little tennis and badminton as well. And even though the alternate universe where Daryl is lodging a shuttlecock into an opponent’s thigh off a volley out of sheer force sounds amazing, soccer was always the focus. Daryl Dike talks cel­e­bra­tions, football and activism. I’ve always been a numbers guy and interested in math. Dike was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. At the beginning, that’s all Daryl had in his arsenal. So the burning question is why did a footballer swap the glamorous and warm surroundings of Orlando – the home of Disney World – for the chilly Yorkshire market town of Barnsley? USMNT’s Daryl Dike is a ‘breath of fresh air’ for a small English club with big hopes. But Dike, the youngest of five, had no choice. A post shared by Daryl Dike (@daryld09) Oh, and he’s frugal. As soon as Daryl Dike finishes a game with club side Barnsley, the critiques come rolling in.They don’t come from coaches or teammates or from social media.