Player Profile

Wessel Nijman

Professional Darts Player

Player Profile
Wessel Nijman

Wessel Nijman

"NIJ"

Netherlands
Active

Biography

Dutch rising star Wessel Nijman has quickly established himself as one of the sport’s most exciting young talents.

Nijman dominated the 2023 Development Tour to secure his PDC Tour Card and made an instant impact on the professional circuit, capturing his maiden Players Championship title in October and earning berths at the Grand Slam of Darts and Players Championship Finals.

The 24-year-old continued his ascent in 2025, adding further Players Championship wins and producing deep runs on the European Tour, with his heavy scoring and calm finishing propelling him towards a bright future.

World ranking: 31
Televised Titles: 0
Non-Televised PDC Titles: 3
Televised Nine-Dart Finishes: 0
Darts Used: Mission Signature
Date of Birth: June 26 2000
Home Town: Uitgeest

Recent Matches
L
vs Martin Schindler
European Championship 2026 (Round Of 32)
5 - 6
23/10/2026
L
vs Niels Zonneveld
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Quarterfinal)
6 - 5
18/10/2026
W
vs Cristo Reyes
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Round Of 16)
6 - 3
18/10/2026
W
vs Jeffrey de Graaf
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Round Of 32)
6 - 3
17/10/2026
L
vs Karel Sedlacek
PDC European Tour - Swiss Darts Trophy 2026 (Round Of 32)
4 - 6
10/10/2026
Statistics (Last 12 Months)
Matches Played 53
Wins 31
Losses 22
Win Percentage 58.5%
Three Dart Average 96.86
Total 180s 166
Highest Checkout 170
Current Rankings
Players Championship
#1
£160,500
ProTour Order of Merit (1 Year)
#1
£284,500
European Tour
#2
£124,000
PDC Order of Merit
#13
£590,750