Championship Statistics

Physicality & Presence

When fit, Dike is a physically dominant force, capable of being a real handful in the Championship. His ability to hold off defenders and provide a focal point for the attack remains one of his greatest assets.

Aerial Threat

Dike can be a particular threat in aerial situations, winning a high percentage of duels in opposition boxes. He is a real focal point for crosses, and at set-pieces.

Tactical Role

Since returning to the fold, Dike has largely been utilised as an impact sub, but his presence when on the pitch allows the Baggies to play a more direct game when required.

Dike, if fit, is a real physical threat in the Championship but unfortunately his time at The Hawthorns has been cruelly disrupted by long-term injuries. As such, Transfermarkt currently rates his market value at around **£1.3million**, though, as explained below, Albion are surely heading for a situation where they don’t receive a penny.

The 10-cap United States international is now reaching a crossroads at Albion. After signing a long-term deal upon his arrival in early 2022, Dike is now entering the final months of that agreement. With his contract officially set to expire in the **summer of 2026**, his future is very much up in the air.

Relegation would almost certainly signal the end of Dike’s stay. His wages and the club’s need to trim the squad for the third tier would make a renewal difficult. However, if the Baggies survive, the decision becomes a gamble on his long-term fitness, but even then it does not appear especially likely one they will take.

A fully fit and in-form Dike can be a real asset to the Baggies, especially from a physical standpoint. He offers a focal point, and is someone who can bring others into play. The issue has been seeing that threat for a sustained period.

Should West Bromwich Albion offer Daryl Dike a new contract regardless of which league they are in?