He might’ve retired from the PDC back in 2018, but darts icon Phil Taylor—better known to fans as ‘The Power’—is still raking it in.
Now 63 years old, the 16-time World Champion is preparing to bow out of the sport for good at the end of 2024, but his legacy is set in stone—and so is his bank balance. Taylor boasts a net worth of $7 million (around £5.5 million), thanks to a glittering career that saw him dominate the oche for over three decades.
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The Power Behind the Paycheck
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Taylor revolutionised darts with his unmatched precision and ruthless consistency. Over his career, he stacked up 16 World Championship titles, 16 World Matchplays, six Premier Leagues, and 11 World Grand Prixes, alongside a host of other silverware.
Often referred to as the greatest of all time, he remains the most successful darts player in history. And while the sport has exploded in popularity in recent years—thanks in part to the rise of teenage sensation Luke Littler—no one has come close to matching Taylor’s total prize money haul.
Big Scores, Bigger Wallet: Michael van Gerwen’s Net Worth Surpasses Taylor’s
Step forward Taylor’s long-time rival and occasional backstage bruiser, Michael van Gerwen.
Despite owning “just” three World Championship crowns, Mighty Mike has reportedly built a fortune that eclipses Taylor’s, with estimates placing his net worth well above £6 million.
The Dutch Dominator
Born in Boxtel, Netherlands, van Gerwen turned professional at just 13 years old and quickly climbed the ranks to become a modern-day darts juggernaut. Known for his rapid throw and fiery intensity, he’s collected multiple major titles, including three World Championships, seven Premier Leagues, and five World Grand Prixes.
While van Gerwen’s trophy cabinet may be smaller than Taylor’s, he’s capitalised on darts’ commercial boom—banking big from sponsorships, endorsements, and consistent success throughout the 2010s.
And yes—he once admitted to accidentally flooring Taylor in a backstage clash. All in the heat of the moment, of course.