Luke Littler
Nickname: The Nuke
Nationality: English
Walk on: "Greenlight" by Pitbull ft. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis
Achievements:
PDC World Champion (2025)
Premier League (2024)
Total Figure of Majors: 5
Luke Littler made history as the youngest player to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship in 2024 aged 16. Entering as a 66/1 outsider, he stunned the darting world by defeating six opponents, including former world champions Raymond van Barneveld and Rob Cross, to reach the final, where he ultimately fell short against Luke Humphries. Fast forward one year, Littler is now the reigning World Champion, having won the 2025 World Championship and becoming the youngest world champion in history at 17 years and 347 days old. He has secured five major PDC titles, including the Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals in 2024, as well as the 2025 UK Open. In addition, he has won two World Series of Darts titles, also in 2024. Littler has claimed a total of thirteen PDC titles in his professional career, with his five major victories ranking ninth in PDC history. The teen sensation’s fearless approach at the oche, combined with his heavy scoring power and clinical finishing, has made him a fan favourite. His ability to perform under pressure has been evident in several high-profile matches, where he has held his nerve against seasoned professionals. Despite his youth, Littler exudes confidence on stage and thrives in the spotlight, embracing the energy of the crowd. World No. 2 Littler was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2024, he was also runner-up for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, behind Keely Hodgkinson. His rise to prominence at age 16 led to an increased interest in the sport, a phenomenon dubbed the “Littler effect”.
