James Wade is an accomplished English professional darts player currently competing in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). He made history in 2007 when he became the youngest player to win a major PDC title by claiming the World Matchplay at just 24 years old. Although this record has since been surpassed by Michael van Gerwen, Wade’s achievement remains a significant milestone in his career. With eleven PDC major titles to his name, he ranks third on the all-time list behind legends Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen.

Wade’s impressive list of accolades includes victories in the World Grand Prix in 2007 and 2010, the UK Open in 2008, 2011, and 2021, and the Premier League in 2009. He has also triumphed in the Championship League (2010), the Masters (2014), and both the European Championship and the World Series of Darts Finals in 2018. At the height of his career, Wade achieved a career-high ranking of second in the PDC Order of Merit and has reached the semi-finals of the World Championship four times.

Beginning his career in the British Darts Organisation (BDO) in 2001, Wade transitioned to the PDC in 2004. His best performance in BDO events came at the International Darts League, where he reached the quarter-finals in both 2004 and 2007.

As a player known for his resilience and skill, James Wade continues to be a prominent figure in the darts world, inspiring the next generation of players while leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.