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LUKE Littler is the hottest young darts player in the world — and his incredible run at the 2024 PDC World Championship is winning him an army of new fans.
Here we take a look at the prodigy’s rise to prominence, his career so far and net worth.
GettyWho is Luke Littler?
Luke Littler is the reigning world youth champion and has hit incredible averages on the Modus Super Series, earning himself a PDC Tour Card for the 2024-25 season.
His nickname is ‘The Nuke’.
Speaking about his meteoric rise in August 2023 before this year’s PDC World Darts Championship, Littler said: “I still can’t believe it. I have surprised myself.
“At the start of the year, my ambition was to win one Development Tour title, and I’ve won five.
“I knew I had the ability to beat the best players on the Development Tour, and I’ve beaten quite a few Tour Card holders — Dylan Slevin, Danny Jansen, Lewy Williams, Keane Barry.
“It is unbelievable. Now I’ve got my Tour Card, I can’t wait to prove what I can do on the big stages.”
He added: “This is a massive achievement in my career, I believe it will raise my game because I will be playing against the best players in the world, week in, week out on the ProTour and in qualifying for the European Tour.
“At the moment I don’t practice much. I usually do 30 minutes to an hour a day.
“Some people probably won’t believe it, but if I’m playing against the best, then I’ve got to up my standard.”
He made his PDC debut in March 2023 at the UK Open in Somerset, beating Nick Fullwell 6-0.
What is Luke Littler’s net worth?
Most outlets say Luke’s net worth is currently unknown.
The only publication with an estimate at the time of writing was PeopleAI.com, which puts his career earnings at around $358,000 (£280,000).
He has already won £35,000 in this years PDC World Championship — so that total is set to rise.
What was Luke Littler’s rise to fame?
Although Littler was already well known as a bright talent within darts circles, it was at the 2023/24 PDC World Championships where he really rose to prominence.
Luke stunned Ally Pally with one of the greatest debuts in the history of the sport, as he beat Christian Kist in the first round — and then celebrated that victory with a kebab.
The triumph saw Littler become the youngest winner of a match at the tournament and record the highest average (106.12) for a player making his debut at Ally Pally.
The teenager went a step further by beating No 20 seed Andrew Gilding to shockingly become one of the FAVOURITES to win the tournament.
And the 16-year-old then blew away Canadian Matt Campbell 4-1, dropping only six legs out of 20 in another blistering display in his debut tournament — before breaking down in tears as he hugged his proud mum.
Littler will now pick up at least £35,000 after winning three matches and becoming the youngest person in the event’s 30-year history to get to the last 16 of the tournament.
Should he now overcome Jim Williams or his hero Raymond van Barneveld on Saturday December 30, then he will be in the last eight, which increases the prize money to £50,000.
On the prospect of facing his hero, Littler said: “Playing Raymond would be unbelievable.
“Win or lose, I’ll still be happy with making the last 16.”
Luke has since become one of the nation’s darlings, with a picture of him on Christmas day opening presents going viral, along with old footage of an incredible trick shot while he is still in NAPPIES.
How old is Luke Littler?
Littler was born in Warrington, Cheshire on January 21, 2007.
He is currently 16 years old.
In spite of his tender age, he is already one of the best darts players in the world.
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