Everything about Jeffrey de Zwaan

Who is Jeffrey de Zwaan?

Jeffrey de Zwaan is a Dutch professional dart player who plays in the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation). Born March 26, 1996, De Zwaan is known for his powerful throwing. He is nicknamed ''The Black Cobra.'' De Zwaan made his breakthrough in 2018, when he surprisingly defeated Michael van Gerwen at the UK Open and later reached the semifinals of the World Matchplay by defeating Van Gerwen again. This tournament marked his breakthrough in darts and established his name as one of the emerging talents within the PDC.

Name: Jeffrey de Zwaan
Nickname: The Black Cobra
Date of birth: March 26, 1996
Residence: Leidschendam
Performance song: Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley

Achievements
PDC ranking titles: 2
Nine darters: 3 ( Zero on TV)
Highest average during televised tournament: 106.09 (World Darts Championship 2020

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Career

Jeffrey de Zwaan made his debut in the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) in 2015 . In these first years he gained valuable experience, and managed to qualify for the World Darts Championship. After a cracker, he lost 3-2 in sets to Michael Smith in the first round. De Zwaan began to establish his place within the PDC and continued to work on his consistency.

The year 2018 marked a major breakthrough for De Zwaan. In the UK Open, he defeated Michael van Gerwen, which caused a stir and definitely put his name on the map. Furthermore, 'The Black Cobra' made his mark by winning a Players Championship tournament to his name. Later that year, he achieved his biggest success to that point by reaching the semifinals of the World Matchplay, again defeating Van Gerwen. This achievement made him one of the rising stars within the PDC and earned him much recognition.

After his breakthrough in 2018, De Zwaan continued to develop. In 2019 , he reached the quarterfinals of the European Championship, confirming once again that he could compete with the world's top players. Furthermore, De Zwaan won his second PDC ranking title. He regularly qualified for major tournaments such as the PDC World Darts Championship and the Players Championship Finals. He continued to perform solidly in 2020 , including a spot in the last sixteen at the World Darts Championship.

The years 2021 and 2022 were volatile for De Zwaan. Partly due to persistent shoulder problems, the Leidschendammer dropped down the rankings and failed to qualify for the television tournaments. He lost his Tour Card, but managed to earn his Tour Card back at the Q-School in 2023.

Jeffrey de Zwaan

Switch to PDC

Jeffrey de Zwaan made the move to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) in 2015 to take his darts career to the next level. After successes in regional and national tournaments, he wanted to measure himself against the best darters in the world and decided to join the PDC. The move gave him access to bigger tournaments and the chance to play against top darters such as Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor.

The first years in the PDC were mainly focused on gaining experience and adjusting to the higher competition, but in 2018, De Zwaan made his final breakthrough. His victory over Michael van Gerwen at the UK Open and reaching the semifinals of the World Matchplay confirmed his potential. The move to the PDC gave him the opportunity to further develop and showcase his talent on the biggest darts stage in the world.

What does Jeffrey de Zwaan earn?

Jeffrey de Zwaan's exact income is not publicly known, but like other darters in the PDC, he earns his income mainly through prize money, sponsors and possible appearances. His strong performances, such as reaching the semifinals of the 2018 World Matchplay and good performances in tournaments such as the PDC World Darts Championship, have earned him significant amounts of prize money.

For players who get far in major tournaments, the prize money can be substantial, with amounts of tens of thousands of euros per tournament. In addition to prize money, De Zwaan also benefits from sponsorship deals with brands within the sport of darts. Although he has yet to win a major television title, his constant presence on the ProTour and in major tournaments gives him the opportunity to increase his income. His annual income is estimated to range from €100,000 to €300,000, depending on his performance and sponsorships.

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Private

Jeffrey de Zwaan keeps his private life largely out of the limelight, so few details are known about his personal life. He was born in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, and still lives in the Netherlands, where he leads a quiet life alongside his busy darts career. Like many other professional darters, he values the balance between his work and his personal time, especially given the busy travel schedule that comes with the PDC.

Off the dartboard, De Zwaan is known as a down-to-earth and humble person. He is focused on improving his game, but also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Despite his rise in darts, he remains true to his Dutch roots and loves the quiet, personal life he leads alongside his career.

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