Top 10 Best Darts Players of All Time
Why is Ted Hankey 9th? Phil Taylor is #1. No brains really, 16-time world champ, 10-time Grand Prix champ, and 6-time Premier League champion (I think there will be a 7th time).
The greatest player there has ever been and always will be because no one will get close to breaking his current record of 16-time Champion of the World.
Best ever, especially when you have 8 world titles in a row and hit two nine-darters in one game. I don't think anyone else would achieve what Phil has done.
The only player from the continent that has been a top player for many years. And still is a top player.
Without a doubt, second best ever after his wins in the past year and a half in the Grand Slam over MVG. To beat Taylor and MVG to win the Premier League in one night was just epic! He proves himself year after year in the league phase of that competition.
Right at no. 2. If Phil were not around, Barney would have excelled and won a lot more titles.
177 titles, 3 World Titles, many majors, and 7 Premier League titles against players like Smith and Wright, who are great players too. He has the potential to become the most successful player of all time. A legend who still has a great future.
He seems to break every record and has done so since he was only 16 years old. He has been nearly invincible for the last four years, and I suspect he will remain so for the next couple of years. Therefore, he's my all-time number one!
The young talent! He won the World Grand Prix in 2012 and reached the final of the PDC World Championship in 2013. He almost hit 2 nine-darters in a row, only missing the D12 after 17 perfect darts. I'm sure we'll see more of him in the future.
He was a legend. The greatest ambassador in darting history. The GOAT and KING of darts. Even those who did not follow darts would know who "The Crafty Cockney" was. RIP Eric Bristow, the pioneer of the modern professional game. You'll be missed by all! He left us far too early. Up there now having a pint with Sid, Jocky, and Phill Nixon. True legend. RIP.
Can't believe Bristow is this low. Five world titles against top players, a man who ruled the sport before his protege, Phil Taylor, overtook him. One of the greats.
Had the pleasure of playing doubles with John in 1985 when he came to Australia. A great player and good bloke.
Most naturally gifted darter in the history of the sport!
Existential darts and the most fluent and unbelievably talented darts player ever.
Huge Aidy Lewis fan. Unbelievable natural talent. Hopefully, he will add to his two world titles in the future.
People forget how young he still is. At only 32, he has at least another 20+ years at the top level, and he has already won everything except for the World title. He consistently averages in the 98-105 range and leads the field in doubles. Well underrated by the Sky commentators and pundits.
How is he below Lewis? Wade has beaten Lewis nearly 30 times, including in major finals, and Wade has 8 majors compared to Lewis' 4.
This lad has won 8 majors playing in the most competitive era of all time (Taylor, MVG, Anderson, Lewis, Barney) with a 95 average. Respect.
Dennis the Menace has 2 world titles and 4 other final appearances.
The best thrower nonetheless. At least top 10.
Darth Maple is a former three-time champ and was Taylor's most feared opponent in the early 2000s. Many consider the big Canadian the best counter ever seen in the sport.
The only Canadian to leave his mark. John broke through at a time when it was almost unthinkable for a North American to be world champ.
It takes a lot to cross the pond and play against the world's best and win. Hats off to John Part.
Greatest player not to win the World Championship. Still has plenty left in the tank. It all comes down to when he's ready and up for the World Title. PL Champ in 2011.
Since 2014, he is one of the best, maybe the best, darts player in the world. He won 2 World titles, 1 Premier League, and multiple majors in this time.
Great player, high scorer and finisher. Great lad, could see him do very well!
The big Welshman hit the first-ever 10 dart leg and 170 checkout on TV. He was up there with the big guns of the 70s and 80s. As the first World Champion, he was a major influence back in the day. Alongside fellow Welshman Alan Evans, both were the best partnership in the world in the 1970s.
Legend. Best Welsh player ever. Threw 100 averages on far harder boards than used today.
Fastest player in the world of darts! Great player.
One of the smoothest natural throws out there. Something every new player should look to emulate.
Pure talent and such a nice guy. May be dumber than a bag of rocks, but I love watching him play.
One for the future. He will definitely have a lot of battles between Lewis, van Gerwen, Webster, and Wade in the future!
Can beat anyone on his day. Belgium's best player so far. Still very young. A World Title is possible for him one day.
Just a great darts man who always does well and should be further up this list.
Great player with a lovely dart release. Popular in the 80s and 90s. One who could easily neck a dozen pints before coming on stage, he had a real thirst when it came to lager!
1983 World Champion, stylishly finished with a stunning 138 checkout. He continued to progress through the 80s and 90s, becoming one of the most dominant players of the late 1990s, along with Priestley, Taylor, Harrington, Manley, and Burgess. He deserves a mention in this list.