DUTCH legend Michael van Gerwen is one of the world's most famous darts players and reigned as world No 1 for seven years - winning three world titles in the process.
The darts legend, who was born in 1989 and returns to the oche for the Premier League Darts TONIGHT, has been supported by his beautiful wife Daphne throughout his successful career.
Who is Michael van Gerwen's wife Daphne?
Daphne van Gerwen is the wife of darts legend Michael van Gerwen.
She was born Daphne Govers and met her husband in their native Netherlands.
The couple began dating in 2008 and tied the knot six years later.
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Their wedding took place in Holland in 2014, the same year Michael won his first PDC World Championship.
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Daphne is a former hairdresser and is also a keen darts fan.
She follows her husband around the world for his competitions and tournaments and is often seen supporting him from the sidelines.
The pair have two children together, a daughter called Zoe and a son called Mike.
Their first child, Zoe, was born in August 2017 and Mike then followed in April 2020.
Like their mother, Zoe and Mike have been seen supporting Michael as he plays darts.
In September 2023, the adorable siblings were seen running onstage to congratulate their father after he beat Dimitri van den Bergh at the World Series of Darts Finals.
Daphne has, as of December 2023, nearly 30,000 followers on Instagram.
She uses the social media platform to update her fans on her glamorous life, showing off holidays to destinations like Ibiza and Disneyland.
What has Michael van Gerwen won?
Michael van Gerwen holds a number of titles and, as of December 2023, is ranked number two in the world.
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He is the second most successful player in the history of the Professional Darts Corporation, behind only Phil Taylor.
Michael has been ranked number two in the world since 2021, when Michael Smith took the top spot.
He won the PDC World Darts Championships three times, in 2014, 2017 and 2019, during his eight-year stint as world number one.
His first win in 2014 landed him the title of the youngest winner ever as he was just 24 years old at the time.
Van Gerwen is also one of only five players to win the PDC World Darts Championships more than once.
Michael began playing darts at the age of 13 and won the 2006 World Masters when he was just 17.
He has a number of other titles to his name and, as of December 2023, has won 159 singles titles worldwide.
Van Gerwen's other titles include:
- Four World Matchplay titles
- Six World Grand Prix titles
- Three Grand Slams
- Six Premier Leagues
- Four European Championships,
- Three UK Opens
- Seven Players Championship finals
- Five Masters titles
What is Michael van Gerwen's net worth?
Van Gerwen has an estimated net worth of £5.3million.
As well as the prize money he gets for winning tournaments, he has also built his fortune through a variety of endorsement deals that he has bagged over the years.
The star is sponsored by a number of companies in the UK and Holland including Leyland Trade, dartshop.tv, Keuken Concurrent, Van Mossel Automotive and XQ Darts Max.
