page_title: Bright Dike
section_title: Professional
hierarchical_section_title: Bright Dike / Career / Professional
caption_attribution_description: English: Bright Dike against LA Galaxy in MLS Reserve League
context_page_description: Chinedu "Bright" Dike is a Nigerian-American international footballer who plays as a forward. Dike was born in the United States, but is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally through his parents who are natives of Nigeria. He is the cousin of Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike.
context_section_description: Dike was drafted in the first round (12th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew. However, after training with the club all preseason, he did not make the squad and was released. On April 7, 2010, Dike signed a one-year contract with Portland Timbers. He made his professional debut on April 22, 2010 in a game against AC St. Louis.
  Dike recorded his first professional hat trick by scoring three goals in a June 22, 2010 US Open Cup match vs. the Kitsap Pumas. During the 2010 USSF D2 Pro League season Dike appeared in 23 matches for Portland in which he scored 10 goals.
  On October 19, 2010 Dike was named as one of the first four players to be signed by the Portland Timbers ahead of their expansion into Major League Soccer in 2011, along with Steve Cronin, Ryan Pore and Eddie Johnson. 
  Dike was loaned to USL Pro club Los Angeles Blues on May 8, 2012 and recalled to Portland on July 10, 2012. After returning to the Portland, Dike scored 5 goals in the remaining 11 games of the season.
  On February 8, 2013, it was announced that Dike suffered a torn left ACL in a preseason match against Seattle Sounders FC and was expected be out until at least August 2013.
  Dike was traded to Toronto FC in September 2013 along with a 2015 first round draft pick and allocation money in exchange for Maximiliano Urruti and an international roster spot. Dike scored his first goal for Toronto on September 28, 2013, the game-winner in a 4–1 victory over D.C. United.  Dike scored the volley off of a cross by Mark Bloom. Following impressive form with the national team, Toronto FC arranged a training stint for Dike at Celtic of the Scottish Premiership following the 2013 MLS season. At this time, speculation also arose that both Hull City and Queen's Park Rangers were interested in signing the striker. On December 9, 2013, it was reported that Dike had returned to Toronto from Celtic without an offer for the player at that time. On February 20, 2014 Dike suffered the injury while training with Toronto FC, according to Goal.com. The injury is expected to keep him out for the year and will prevent him from participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Dike had previously suffered a similar injury while playing with the Portland Timbers.
  On April 27, 2015 he was loaned out to North American Soccer League squad San Antonio Scorpions for an undeclared time being, to exercise first team playing time. Dike was waived by Toronto on August 4, 2015.
  On February 20, 2016, Dike signed an 18-month contract with Russian Premier League side FC Amkar Perm. Dike was released by the club on May 24, 2016.
  Dike signed for Pahang FA before the 2017 Malaysia League's transfer window closed. He scored on his debut against T-Team in the Malaysia Super League. Where he helped Pahang to Malaysia FA cup semi final by scoring third goal in first leg quarter final against JDT, which saw the former won on aggregate 4-3. Sadly, he was released during mid season transfer window and before the fa cup final the when the club decided to replaced him with Yamil Romero.
caption: Dike playing for the Timbers
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