Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport.
Born in Boxtel, Netherlands, on 25 April 1989, he became internationally famous for his outstanding performance in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) tournaments.
Known for his aggressive playing style and consistent accuracy, van Gerwen, also known as “Mighty Mike,” won the PDC World Championship three times and boasts many other major titles, including including many wins in the Premier League, World Grand Prix and World Matchplay.
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- Full name: Michael van Gerwen
- Nickname: Mighty Mike
- Date of birth: April 25, 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Boxtel, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Occupation: Professional darts player
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Parents: Henri van Gerwen (father), Wilma van Gerwen (mother)
- Siblings: Three siblings
- Spouse: Daphne van Gerwen
- Children: Zoe van Gerwen, Mike van Gerwen
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: White Dutch
- Net worth: 8 million USD
Early life and education
Michael van Gerwen was born on April 25, 1989 in Boxtel, Netherlands, this year he is 35 years old. He grew up in a typical Dutch family with three siblings.
As a child, Michael was initially interested in football and played as a defender until the age of 12. However, he soon changed his focus to darts and began competing at the age of 13.
By the age of 14, he had reached the final of the Primus Masters Youth tournament. His early fame in darts saw him win a number of junior titles in 2005 and 2006, including notable wins at the German Open, Norwegian Open and National Junior Championships. Dutch family.
Before fully committing to darts, Michael briefly worked as a tiler, a job he left behind when his darts career took off. He is of Dutch descent and has largely kept his religious views private.
Personal life
Michael van Gerwen has been married to Daphne Govers since 2014. The couple met a few years before getting married and their relationship blossomed as Michael’s darts career was gaining momentum.
They got married in a lavish ceremony in the Netherlands. Together, they have two children: a daughter named Zoe van Gerwen and a son named Mike van Gerwen.
Michael is known to keep his personal life relatively private, but he often shares moments with his family on social media, demonstrating their close bond.
Career
Van Gerwen’s professional career began at a young age. He made headlines at just 17 years old when he won the prestigious World Masters in 2006, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat.
However, despite his early success, he struggled for consistency until 2012, when he won his first major PDC title, the World Grand Prix. From there, van Gerwen dominated the sport, winning his first PDC world championship in 2014 at the age of 24, his youngest ever.
Since then, he has won two more world titles in 2017 and 2019 and many other major tournaments, including the Premier League, World Matchplay and Grand Slam of Darts.
By 2024, van Gerwen had won more than 150 professional singles titles, making him one of the most decorated players in the history of darts.
His aggressive style and ability to achieve a high three-dart average have earned him a reputation as one of the toughest competitors on the circuit.
prize
- PDC World Championship: 2014, 2017, 2019
- Premier League: 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
- World Match: 2015, 2016, 2022
- UK Open: 2015, 2016, 2020
- World Grand Prix: 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
- European Championship: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Grand Slam of Darts: 2015, 2016, 2017
- Players Championship Finals: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
Net worth
Michael van Gerwen’s net worth is approximately $8 million.
His wealth mainly comes from a successful career in professional darts, where he has earned significant prize money for winning many tournaments, including the PDC World Championship and other tournaments. other major titles.
Social Media
- Instagram: @mvg180
- Twitter: @MvG180
