Player Profile

Gian van Veen

Professional Darts Player

Player Profile
Gian van Veen

Gian van Veen

"The Giant"

Netherlands
Active

Biography

Emerging Dutch talent Gian van Veen has quickly made his mark on the PDC tour.

Van Veen has collected nine Development Tour titles and became World Youth Champion in 2024 before retaining the crown in 2025. In October 2025 he claimed his first senior televised title at the European Championship, beating Luke Humphries in a dramatic final and announcing himself as one of the sports brightest prospects.

Nicknamed “The Giant”, he is noted for his smooth action and fearless approach. With his maiden TV title under his belt and more growth to come, Van Veen is tipped to climb even higher up the rankings.

World ranking: 10
Televised Titles: 3
Non-Televised PDC Titles: 1
Televised Nine-Dart Finishes: 0
Walk-On Music: Astronomia – Tony Igy & Vicetone
Darts Used: Red Dragon
Date of Birth: April 23 2002
Home Town: Poederoijen

Recent Matches
L
vs Luke Woodhouse
European Championship 2026 (Round Of 16)
6 - 10
24/10/2026
W
vs Andrew Gilding
European Championship 2026 (Round Of 32)
6 - 4
22/10/2026
L
vs Danny Noppert
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Semifinal)
5 - 7
18/10/2026
W
vs Ryan Searle
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Quarterfinal)
6 - 3
18/10/2026
W
vs Brendan Dolan
PDC European Tour - Dutch Darts Championship 2026 (Round Of 16)
6 - 1
18/10/2026
Statistics (Last 12 Months)
Matches Played 105
Wins 61
Losses 44
Win Percentage 58.1%
Three Dart Average 96.48
Total 180s 326
Highest Checkout 170
Current Rankings
PDC Order of Merit
#3
£1,058,750
European Tour
#8
£81,000
ProTour Order of Merit (1 Year)
#13
£123,250
Players Championship
#45
£42,250