Who is Michael van Gerwen? All you need to know about the dominant darting Dutchman including a profile, net worth, darts, walk-on song, personal life and more from Cues and Arrows.
Michael van Gerwen is one of the best darts players to have ever played the sport. The dominant Dutchman has simply won it all during his illustrious career.
Van Gerwen began playing darts at the age of 13. He won the 2006 World Masters and threw a televised nine-dart finish at the 2007 Masters of Darts, becoming the youngest player to do both aged just 17.
He is also a three-time PDC World Champion, having won the title in 2014, 2017 and 2019 – which has cemented his position as one of the all-time greats.
But just who is he? Here. Cues and Arrows delve into his personal life, darts career and so much more. Here is everything you need to know about Mighty Mike.
Profile
When was Michael van Gerwen born?
Michael van Gerwen was born on April 25th 1989 in Boxtel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. In his youth, he played football, a rock at the back as a defender until he was 12 – but then began playing darts regularly at 13. Wise decision.
Height
Van Gerwen has a height of approximately 5’9” (1.75 m). Many don’t realise how short the Dutchman actually is, so it’s a shock to see him at the oche for many in person.
Net Worth
As of May 2024, van Gerwen has an estimated net worth of around £6 million. According to the PDC Order of Merit, he has winnings of £1,050,500. This is only set to rise.
You can find him on Twitter under the handle – @MvG180.
Darts
Walk-out song
Van Gerwen’s walk-on song is ‘Seven Nation Army’ by The White Stripes, which is the perfect fit for the boisterous Dutchman. His previous walk-on was a relatively unknown dance track, titled ‘Tribal Dance 2006’ by DJ Glenn B.
What darts does MVG use?
Michael van Gerwen uses 21.5g Winmau Exact MVG darts and throws with his right hand – usually with deadly effect.
What is his nickname?
Michael dons the nickname ‘Mighty Mike’, which is a testament to his dominance at the oche.
Personal life
Does Michael van Gerwen have a wife?
Daphne van Gerwen is the wife of the darts legend. The couple began dating in 2008 and tied the knot six years later in 2014.
Their wedding took place in the Netherlands, in of course the same year Michael won his first PDC World Championship. Not a bad 365 days.
Daphne is a former hairdresser and a big fan of the spears, who can often be spotted following Mighty Mike around the planet at the world’s biggest tournaments like the World Championship and the Premier League.
Does he have kids?
The pair have two children together. They have a daughter called Zoe and a son called Mike. Zoe was born in August 2017 and Mike in April 2020. They also have been spotted cheering on Dad in the crowd.