Raymond van Barneveld

Raymond van Barneveld, nicknamed “Barney,” is one of the most iconic darters from the Netherlands and the sport of darts in general. Born April 20, 1967, he initially played in the BDO, where he became world champion five times (in 1998, 1999, 2003 and 2005). In 2006, he made the move to the PDC, where he quickly made his mark by winning the 2007 PDC World Championship after a legendary final against Phil Taylor.

Van Barneveld is considered one of the greatest darters of all time and is loved by fans for his impressive performances, including multiple titles in the Premier League Darts, UK Open, and World Cup of Darts. After a brief retirement in 2019, he returned to the PDC in 2021 and remains a respected name in the sport. His career has made the sport of darts more popular in the Netherlands and he is considered a pioneer for the sport in his country.

Name: Raymond van Barneveld
Nickname: Barney
Date of birth: April 20, 1967
Residence: The Hague
Performance Number: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

Achievements
World titles: 5
TV titles: 27
Nine starters: 11
Highest average during televised tournament: 113.38 (World Cup of Darts 2018)