Stars and Stripes FC · Mar 11, 2021
SSFC Spotlight: Is Daryl Dike the USMNT’s next star striker?
Photo by Pat Scaasi/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWith three goals in Barnsley’s last five matches, Daryl Dike exploded onto the scene in England. Despite being on loan, the 20-year-old striker is turning heads with his attacking prowess and impressive physical attributes. His rapid ascent is one of constant achievement, with each successive level acclimated to with ease. As the recent national team debutante continues to perform, an important role for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign becomes more of a certainty. This is quite the breakthrough for a player who developed outside of the traditional structure and only began his professional career last year.