Who is Danny Noppert?
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Danny Noppert is a Dutch professional darts player, born on December 31, 1990 in Joure. He broke through in the darts world with impressive performances in the BDO (British Darts Organization), where he reached the final of the BDO World Championship in 2017. In 2018, he made the move to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation), where he quickly established himself as a competitive player.
Noppert achieved his greatest success in 2022, when he won the prestigious UK Open, one of the most important tournaments in the PDC. He is known for his calm demeanor and consistent play, which makes him a regular at the top of the darts world.
Name: Danny Noppert
Nickname: The Freeze
Date of birth: December 31st 1990
Residence: Joure
Upcoming song: High Hopes - Panic! at the Disco
Nickname: The Freeze
Date of birth: December 31st 1990
Residence: Joure
Upcoming song: High Hopes - Panic! at the Disco
Achievements
TV titles: 1
PDC ranking titles: 5
Nine darters: 4
Highest average during televised tournament: 106.59 (Players Championship Finals 2022)
TV titles: 1
PDC ranking titles: 5
Nine darters: 4
Highest average during televised tournament: 106.59 (Players Championship Finals 2022)
Danny Noppert European Championships 2023
Career
Danny Noppert is an established name in darts and has developed into one of the strongest Dutch players in the PDC. His biggest breakthrough came in 2022, when he won the UK Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments in the darts world. This victory catapulted him to the top of darts and established his reputation as a player who can perform at the highest level.
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With his calm, down-to-earth attitude and consistent performance on stage, Noppert has secured a spot in the top 20 of the PDC world rankings. His growth in the sport and ability to handle pressure moments make him a serious competitor for any top dart player, and his career still appears to be on an upward trajectory.
Early years and breakthrough
Noppert began his professional darts career in the BDO (British Darts Organization), where he steadily worked his way up in the early years. Although he did not win any major tournaments in the early days, he stood out for his determination and consistency. He participated in prestigious events such as the Winmau World Masters and the Finder Darts Masters, and managed to impress with strong performances here. This period was crucial for his development as a player, as it gave him the necessary experience and prepared him for bigger challenges.
In 2017, Noppert experienced his big breakthrough in darts by reaching the final of the BDO World Championship. In this tournament, he showed he was a force to be reckoned with through a string of impressive victories. Although he lost the final to Glen Durrant, it was clear that Noppert was a player who had the potential to go far. This achievement established his name in the darts world and made him one of the top darters in the BDO.
The move to the PDC
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In 2018, after his success in the BDO, Noppert decided to make the switch to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation), the most prestigious darts organization in the world. This move marked a new chapter in his career and gave him the chance to compete with the absolute world's best. In his first year in the PDC, he quickly achieved success. He reached the quarter-finals of the World Series of Darts Finals and impressed at the German Darts Championship. Although he did not yet win any major titles, he showed that he could adapt well to the higher level of the PDC.
In 2019 and 2020, Noppert continued his rise within the PDC. He reached several finals at the ProTour events and was a constant factor in the major tournaments. Although a major title was yet to come, he regularly managed to reach the later rounds of tournaments and improved his position in the PDC rankings. Noppert's calm demeanor and determination made him a formidable opponent for any player.
Danny Noppert World Grand Prix
UK Open 2022
The highlight of Noppert's career so far came in 2022, when he managed to win the prestigious UK Open. This tournament, also known as the “FA Cup of darts,” is one of the most important titles in the PDC, and winning it confirmed Noppert's status as one of the top darters in the world. He beat some big names en route to the title and proved that he was not only a consistent player, but also capable of winning on the biggest stages. This victory was a turning point in his career, as it earned him a place among the elite of the sport of darts.
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In 2023 and 2024, Noppert remained a fixture at the top of the PDC. He continued to participate in the major tournaments and regularly reached the later rounds. His consistency and ability to perform at a high level made him a serious competitor to the established names in the PDC. Although he did not add any major titles to his record during these years, he remained an important player within darts and was always a threat at major tournaments as well as winning multiple ProTours.
Danny Noppert developed over the years from a promising talent in the BDO to one of the top darts players in the PDC. His move to the PDC in 2018 proved to be a crucial decision in his career, as it gave him the opportunity to further develop and achieve successes at the highest level. His victory in the 2022 UK Open proved that he belongs among the best players in the world. Noppert's calm game and determination make him a player to be reckoned with in the years to come.
What does Danny Noppert earn?
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Danny Noppert's exact income is not publicly known, but like other professional darters, he earns his income from prize money, sponsorship deals and any income from appearances. Noppert's victory at the 2022 UK Open, for example, earned him significant prize money, as the tournament has a total prize pool of £450,000, with the winner receiving £100,000.
In addition, top darters also earn income from commercial deals and sponsorships. Noppert is sponsored by several companies, which adds significantly to his income. Darters in the PDC also earn points for the PDC Order of Merit, which affects their ranking and access to more lucrative tournaments with higher prize money.
It is estimated that, depending on their performance during the year, darters at the top of the PDC earn between €100,000 and €500,000 a year, including prize money and sponsorship deals. Noppert's consistent performance and growing reputation put him in this category, with the potential to further increase his income with more wins in major tournaments.
Danny Noppert European Championships
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Danny Noppert is known for his quiet and humble lifestyle off the dartboard. Born and raised in Joure, Friesland, he still lives in the north of the Netherlands. In his private life, he is a family man and loves the quiet, down-to-earth atmosphere of the Frisian countryside. Noppert married his girlfriend Mandy and together they have a child, which plays an important role in his personal life and motivation on the darts stage.
Noppert remains down-to-earth despite his growing fame in the sport of darts. He has indicated that he enjoys sharing his successes with his family and values the time he can spend with his family outside of the sport. His straightforward, down-to-earth nature endears him to fans and colleagues.
Achievements
Danny Noppert has had several major victories in his darts career in both the BDO and the PDC. Here is an overview of his achievements by category:
BDO Victories:
- Finder Darts Masters (2016): His first major win in the BDO, which put him on the map as a promising player.
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PDC Victories:
- UK Open (2022): His biggest win to date, winning the prestigious tournament by defeating Michael Smith 11-10 in a thrilling final.
- Players Championship Victories: Noppert has won the Players Championship tournaments five times (between 2018 and 2024). He is one of the few players to win his first five Players Championship finals undefeated, which puts him in a select group alongside players such as Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross.
With these wins, Noppert continues to develop as one of the strong forces within the PDC, with both major and ProTour titles to his name.
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