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Raymond van Barneveld, a darting legend, has achieved five World Championship titles and numerous major wins across both BDO and PDC circuits.
'Barney' joined Target Darts in 2017, entering an exclusive partnership to create a product range that celebrates his spectacular career. Collaborating closely with our renowned design team, we crafted the perfect darts to complement his unique throw, providing excellent results. He develops his personal range of signature darts with them.
Dartford FC revealed their new kit and sponsor with five-time world champion darts player Raymond van Barneveld. This partnership was announced in July 2025.
As part of a six-figure endorsement deal, Raymond van Barneveld developed a personal range of signature Unicorn darts, which were made available for sale.
Raymond van Barneveld, born on April 20, 1967, in Den Haag, Netherlands, began his professional darts career in 1984, winning his first tournament, the Rotterdam Open. He gained prominence in the British Darts Organisation (BDO), achieving significant success with four BDO World Championship titles in 1998, 1999, 2003, and 2005. His early career saw him reach the finals of the 1995 BDO World Championship and secure two Winmau World Masters titles in 2001 and 2005. He also won the World Darts Trophy twice, in 2003 and 2004, and the International Darts League three times between 2003 and 2006, establishing himself as a dominant figure in the BDO circuit.
In January 2006, Van Barneveld transitioned to the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), seeking new challenges. His impact was immediate, winning the UK Open in his debut year. A career-defining moment came in January 2007 when he defeated Phil Taylor in a sudden-death leg to win the PDC World Championship, becoming one of only three players to hold five World Championship titles across both organisations. This victory, combined with his four BDO titles, solidified his status as an all-time great. He continued to collect PDC titles, including the Las Vegas Desert Classic (2007), Premier League (2014), and Grand Slam of Darts (2012).
Van Barneveld also secured four World Cup of Darts titles (2010, 2014, 2017, 2018), showcasing his skill in team events. He announced his retirement in December 2019 but returned to the sport in January 2021, quickly reclaiming a spot in the world’s top 32 and winning Players Championship titles in 2021 and 2024. His career is marked by multiple nine-dart finishes on televised events, demonstrating his peak performance capabilities. Van Barneveld was knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1999, recognizing his contributions to darts and his role in popularizing the sport in the Netherlands.
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