Michael van Gerwen

Profession: Darts Player

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Biography: Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player who has won multiple titles, including three PDC World Championships, and is recognized for his fast-paced playing style and exceptional skill. Additionally, van Gerwen has held the world No. 1 position and is the second most successful PDC player after Phil Taylor.

Shifting from football to darts at age 13, van Gerwen was quick to collect youth titles. His talent led him to win events and tournaments both at the youth level and in the open category. His career took a significant turn when he became the youngest player to win the Winmau World Masters in 2006 at age 17.

His success waned somewhat until he moved to PDC in 2007. There, he defeated established players like Raymond van Barneveld and claimed his first major PDC title at the World Grand Prix in 2012. By 2014, he was the PDC World Championship winner and the world's No. 1 darts player.

During the mid-2010s, van Gerwen's dominance was unmatched. He collected numerous titles, broke records, and had the most PDC Pro Tour event wins. His fast-paced approach and impressive performances in matches became his trademarks.

Off the oche, van Gerwen married Daphne Govers in 2014, and the couple has two children. A PSV Eindhoven fan, van Gerwen was also knighted in the Netherlands.

Up to 2024, he remains prominent in darts, reaching the World Championship quarterfinals and finishing as runner-up in the Players Championship Finals. He continues as a competitor in Premier League Darts.

Born: April 25, 1989
Birthplace: Boxtel, Netherlands
Age: 35 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus

Historical Events

2009-04-11 Michael van Gerwen wins his first tournament victory in the PDC by beating Vincent van der Voort in the final of the Players Championship in Taunton
2012-01-03 Michael van Gerwen named Young Player of the Year at the PDC annual awards ceremony
2013-01-01 Phil Taylor claims his 16th and last PDC World Darts Championship title with a 7–4 victory over Dutchman Michael van Gerwen in the final in London
2014-01-01 Dutchman Michael van Gerwen wins his first PDC World Darts Championship beating Peter Wright of Scotland, 7-4; first time no Englishman in the final
2017-01-02 Michael van Gerwen of the Netherlands wins his 2nd PDC World Darts Championship beating defending champion Gary Anderson, 7-3 at the Alexandra Palace, London
2019-01-01 Dutchman Michael van Gerwen wins his 3rd PDC World Darts Championship; beats Englishman Michael Smith 7-3 at the Alexandra Palace in London
2020-01-01 Scotland's Peter Wright beats Dutch defending champion Michael Van Gerwen, 7-3 with 102.79 average, 34 x 140s, 11 maximums and 53% on doubles to seal his first PDC World Darts Championship in London
2023-01-03 England's Michael Smith hits a nine-dart finish on the way to his first PDC world darts title, beating Dutchman Michael van Gerwen, 7-4 at the Alexandra Palace, London

Biographies and Sources

Michael van Gerwen - Professional Darts Corporation