LUKE LITTLER

Luke Littler, nicknamed "The Nuke", was born on 21 January 2007 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. At just 19 years old, he is the PDC world number one in 2026, holding a historic Order of Merit lead of £2.9 million over a two-year rolling period — the largest gap ever recorded between the top two players in the history of the PDC.

In 2026, Littler claimed four major PDC titles in five months: the World Championship (7-1 win over Gian van Veen, £1 million prize money), the World Masters, the UK Open (back-to-back defence), and the Premier League (11-10 win over Luke Humphries on 28 May 2026). He already holds 13 major PDC titles in his career at the age of 19.

His 2026 average exceeds 101 points per dart, and he posted a career-best televised average of 111.67 in the Premier League 2026 final. Career PDC prize money stands at £4.1 million, with major sponsorship deals (Target Darts, Xbox, TAG Heuer, EA Sports) adding substantially to his total earnings.

An MBE since 2025, Littler has become one of the most recognised sporting figures of his generation in Britain — often compared in impact to Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, but arriving on the world stage at a significantly younger age.