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Danny Noppert (born 31 December 1990) is a Dutch professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is currently ranked world number eleven; he reached a peak ranking of world number seven in 2023 and 2024.

Key Information

Previously competing in the British Darts Organisation (BDO), Noppert won his first BDO major title at the 2017 Finder Darts Masters and finished as the runner-up at the 2017 BDO World Championship. He obtained a Tour Card in 2018 and switched to the PDC, winning his first PDC major title at the 2022 UK Open by defeating Michael Smith 11–10 in the final. He has won 6 PDC ranking titles and also finished as runner-up at the 2019 World Series Finals.

Noppert has represented the Netherlands in the PDC World Cup of Darts on five occasions, reaching the semi-finals in 2022 with teammate Dirk van Duijvenbode and in 2025 with Gian van Veen.

Career

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2013–2017: BDO

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In 2013, Noppert reached the televised stages of the Winmau World Masters. He beat Jeffrey de Graaf and Dennis Nilsson 3–0 to book his place in the quarter-final, where he was beaten 3–1 by Darryl Fitton. He also made his debut at the Zuiderduin Masters. After beating Fitton 5–4 in his first match, he lost to Tony O'Shea 5–3 in the second match to be knocked out in the group stages.

In 2015, Noppert reached the last 16 of the Winmau World Masters. He also qualified for the Zuiderduin Masters. A 5–2 victory over Frans Harmsen and a 5–4 defeat to Scott Mitchell were enough to come through the group stage. He then beat Darryl Fitton 3–0 to reach the semi-finals, where he lost 3–1 to Martin Adams.

Noppert started off 2016 well by reaching the final of the Dutch Open, in which he lost to Martin Adams 3–1. Two weeks later, Noppert won the Scottish Open, beating Dean Reynolds 6–0 in the final.[3] Noppert won also the Masters of Waregem, where he defeated Geert De Vos 3–1 in the final.

Noppert impressed during 2016 Grand Slam of Darts, beating Mensur Suljović and Nathan Aspinall before a narrow defeat in the last 16 to two-time PDC World Champion Gary Anderson 10–9.

In 2017, Noppert was able to reach the final of the 2017 BDO World Darts Championship, defeating defending champion Scott Waites on his way there.[4] Noppert eventually lost to then-BDO world number one Glen Durrant 7–3.[5] In December, Noppert won the Finder Darts Masters, beating Jim Williams in the final 5–3. This was Noppert's first major title.

2018–2021: Move to the PDC

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Noppert announced a move from the BDO to the Professional Darts Corporation following the 2018 BDO World Championship which saw him enter 2018 PDC Q-School.[6] He won a Tour Card by finishing top of the European Order of Merit.[7]

In his first year in the PDC, he won his first title in September by defeating Ian White 6–4 in the final of Players Championship 20.[8] Two days later, he took part in his first World Grand Prix tournament. He also qualified for his first European Championship as 20th seed,[9] where he lost to reigning world champion Rob Cross in the first round.[10] Noppert reached his maiden PDC major semi-final at the Players Championship Finals, where he lost 11–3 to eventual champion Daryl Gurney.[11]

Noppert made his PDC World Championship debut at the 2019 edition, entering the tournament as the highest ranked non-seed on the 2018 Pro Tour Order of Merit.[12] He won his first-round match 3–0 against Hong Kong's Royden Lam.[13] He was then eliminated in the second round following a 3–0 defeat to Max Hopp.[14] Noppert also made his debut at that year's World Matchplay but he was beaten 10–6 by defending champion Gary Anderson in the opening round.[15] In November, Noppert was invited to play at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.[16] He reached his first PDC televised final but lost the final 11–2 to Michael van Gerwen.[17]

Noppert represented the Netherlands in the PDC World Cup of Darts for the first time at the 2020 edition, partnering Van Gerwen.[18] The pair made it to the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by Gabriel Clemens and Max Hopp of Germany.[19] At the 2021 World Grand Prix, Noppert defeated Michael van Gerwen, Vincent van der Voort and Ian White to reach the semi-finals,[20] where he was beaten 4–1 by Jonny Clayton.[21]

2022: UK Open champion

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Noppert was victorious in his opening match at the 2022 World Championship, winning three consecutive sets to defeat debutant Jason Heaver 3–1.[22] He was beaten by Ryan Searle 4–2 in the third round.[23] Noppert was set to make his Masters debut at the end of January but withdrew from the tournament to be present for the birth of his first child in the Netherlands.[24]

In March 2022, he won his first PDC major title by winning the 2022 UK Open. He defeated Ryan Meikle, Devon Petersen, Dirk van Duijvenbode, Damon Heta, and William O'Connor on his way to the final, where he beat Michael Smith 11–10 in a last-leg decider, surviving a match dart from Smith in the process.[25] This win saw Noppert rise to 12th on the PDC Order of Merit.[26]

Representing the Netherlands in the World Cup of Darts alongside Dirk van Duijvenbode, the Dutch team was defeated in the semi-finals by eventual runners-up Wales, represented by Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price.[27] Noppert entered the 2022 World Matchplay as the 11th seed. He defeated Brendan Dolan, Daryl Gurney, and Dirk van Duijvenbode en route to the semi-finals, where he was beaten 17–11 by Gerwyn Price.[28]

On the Pro Tour, Noppert won his third PDC ranking title at Players Championship 19, coming back from 6–3 down to win the final 8–6 against Andrew Gilding.[29] He also reached two European Tour finals at the Austrian Darts Open and the Dutch Darts Championship, but succumbed to defeats by Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith.[30][31]

2023

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Ninth seed Noppert began the 2023 World Championship with a 3–1 win over Canada's David Cameron in the second round.[32] He faced Alan Soutar in the third round and took a 2–0 lead before Soutar won the next four sets to beat Noppert 4–2.[33]

He entered the UK Open as defending champion but was eliminated in the fifth round by William O'Connor.[34] In October, Noppert was a semi-finalist at the European Championship. His run included a comeback victory against Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals where he recovered from 7–0 down to win 10–8.[35] He lost 11–8 to eventual champion Peter Wright.[36] Noppert was set to compete at the Players Championship Finals in November but withdrew from the tournament as he was expecting the birth of his second child.[37]

On the Pro Tour, Noppert claimed his fourth and fifth PDC ranking titles, defeating Simon Whitlock 8–3 to win Players Championship 2 and Christian Kist 8–7 to win Players Championship 22.[38][39]

2024

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At the 2024 World Championship, Noppert entered the second round as seventh seed but ended up being defeated 3–0 by Scott Williams.[40] In April, he won his sixth PDC ranking title by beating reigning world champion Luke Humphries 8–6 to win Players Championship 8.[41] He reached another European Championship semi-final in October, losing 11–10 in a deciding leg to runner-up Jermaine Wattimena.[42]

2025

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Noppert (left) and his Dutch teammate Gian van Veen at the 2025 PDC World Cup of Darts

Noppert was eliminated from the 2025 World Championship in his opening match, suffering a 3–1 defeat to Ryan Joyce.[43] He returned to winning ways at the World Masters by reaching the semi-finals of the tournament, including a victory over defending champion Stephen Bunting in the quarter-finals. He lost 5–2 to eventual title winner Luke Humphries.[44][45] Representing the Netherlands, he reached the semi-finals of the World Cup of Darts with teammate Gian van Veen, where the pair were beaten 8–5 by runners-up Wales.[46]

Noppert was the runner-up at the Hungarian Darts Trophy in September, losing 8–7 to Niko Springer.[47] He was a semi-finalist at the next two major events, the World Grand Prix and the European Championship, being eliminated by Luke Humphries on both occasions.[48][49]

Personal life

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Noppert is married;[50] he and his wife have two children.[51]

In a 2025 interview, Noppert revealed he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).[52]

World Championship results

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BDO

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PDC

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Career finals

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BDO major finals: 2 (1 title)

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Legend
World Championship (0–1)
Zuiderduin Masters (1–0)
Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score[N 1]
Runner-up 1. 2017 World Championsjip England Glen Durrant 3–7 (s)
Winner 1. 2017 Finder Masters Wales Jim Williams 5–3 (s)
  1. ^ (l) = score in legs, (s) = score in sets.

PDC major finals: 2 (1 title)

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Legend
UK Open (1–0)
World Series of Darts Finals (0–1)
Outcome No. Year Championship Opponent in the final Score
Runner-up 1. 2019 World Series of Darts Finals Netherlands Michael van Gerwen 2–11 (l)
Winner 2 2022 UK Open England Michael Smith 11–10 (l)

Performance timeline

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BDO

Tournament 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
BDO Ranked televised events
BDO World Championship Did not qualify F 2R
BDO World Trophy NH DNQ QF 1R PDC
Winmau World Masters QF 2R 6R 5R DNP PDC
Finder Darts Masters RR DNQ SF RR W PDC

PDC

Tournament 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
PDC Ranked televised events
World Championship Non-PDC 2R 3R 3R 3R 3R 2R 2R
PDC World Masters Did not qualify WD QF 2R SF
UK Open Non-PDC 2R 3R 4R 5R W 5R 5R 5R
World Matchplay Non-PDC DNQ 1R 2R 1R SF 2R 1R 2R
World Grand Prix Non-PDC 1R 2R 2R SF 2R 1R 1R SF
European Championship Non-PDC 1R DNQ 1R QF QF SF SF SF
Grand Slam of Darts 2R RR DNQ RR DNQ 2R 2R 2R
Players Championship Finals Non-PDC SF 2R 2R 3R QF WD 3R
PDC Non-ranked televised events
PDC World Cup of Darts Did not participate QF DNP SF 2R 2R SF
World Series of Darts Finals Did not qualify F DNQ 1R 2R 2R 2R 2R
Career statistics
Season-end ranking Non-PDC 46 27 25 18 8 7 13

PDC European Tour

Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
2018 EDO
2R 		GDG
2R 		GDO
2R 		ADO
DNQ 		EDG
SF 		DDM
DNQ 		GDT
DNQ 		DDO
DNQ 		EDM
DNQ 		GDC
1R 		DDC
DNQ 		IDO
SF 		EDT
1R
2019 EDO
DNQ 		GDC
DNQ 		GDG
2R 		GDO
DNQ 		ADO
DNQ 		EDG
DNQ 		DDM
2R 		DDO
DNQ 		CDO
3R 		ADC
DNQ 		EDM
DNQ 		IDO
2R 		GDT
2R
2020 BDC
3R 		GDC
SF 		EDG
DNQ 		IDO
QF
2021 HDT
WD 		GDT
3R
2022 IDO
QF 		GDC
DNP 		GDG
DNP 		ADO
F 		EDO
DNQ 		CDO
DNQ 		EDG
QF 		DDC
F 		EDM
1R 		HDT
2R 		GDO
2R 		BDO
SF 		GDT
2R
2023 BSD
2R 		EDO
SF 		IDO
3R 		GDG
QF 		ADO
QF 		DDC
QF 		BDO
3R 		CDO
3R 		EDG
2R 		EDM
3R 		GDO
QF 		HDT
3R 		GDC
2R
2024 BDO
3R 		GDG
QF 		IDO
QF 		EDG
3R 		ADO
QF 		BSD
SF 		DDC
QF 		EDO
2R 		GDC
3R 		FDT
3R 		HDT
3R 		SDT
2R 		CDO
2R
2025 BDO
2R 		EDT
2R 		IDO
2R 		GDG
2R 		ADO
3R 		EDG
3R 		DDC
QF 		EDO
2R 		BSD
QF 		FDT
QF 		CDO
2R 		HDT
F 		SDT
3R 		GDC
QF

PDC Players Championships

Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
2018 BAR
4R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		MIL
1R 		MIL
2R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
3R 		WIG
1R 		WIG
4R 		MIL
4R 		MIL
2R 		WIG
3R 		WIG
4R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
QF 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		DUB
2R 		DUB
W 		BAR
3R 		BAR
1R
2019 WIG
1R 		WIG
1R 		WIG
2R 		WIG
2R 		BAR
SF 		BAR
SF 		WIG
1R 		WIG
1R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
QF 		BAR
4R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
QF 		WIG
4R 		WIG
2R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
1R 		HIL
SF 		HIL
1R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
3R 		DUB
4R 		DUB
3R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
SF
2020 BAR
2R 		BAR
3R 		WIG
QF 		WIG
SF 		WIG
2R 		WIG
3R 		BAR
SF 		BAR
2R 		MIL
QF 		MIL
1R 		MIL
3R 		MIL
3R 		MIL
3R 		NIE
3R 		NIE
4R 		NIE
QF 		NIE
4R 		NIE
4R 		COV
4R 		COV
4R 		COV
2R 		COV
2R 		COV
2R
2021 BOL
2R 		BOL
3R 		BOL
SF 		BOL
4R 		MIL
1R 		MIL
3R 		MIL
3R 		MIL
3R 		NIE
3R 		NIE
3R 		NIE
2R 		NIE
SF 		MIL
3R 		MIL
1R 		MIL
3R 		MIL
1R 		COV
4R 		COV
3R 		COV
4R 		COV
QF 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
3R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
QF
2022 DNP BAR
3R 		BAR
SF 		NIE
1R 		NIE
4R 		BAR
SF 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
2R 		WIG
2R 		WIG
2R 		NIE
4R 		NIE
3R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
W 		BAR
1R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
SF 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
3R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
DNP 		BAR
DNP
2023 BAR
4R 		BAR
W 		BAR
4R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
3R 		HIL
2R 		HIL
1R 		WIG
3R 		WIG
1R 		LEI
2R 		LEI
1R 		HIL
3R 		HIL
QF 		LEI
3R 		LEI
4R 		HIL
DNP 		HIL
DNP 		BAR
2R 		BAR
4R 		BAR
QF 		BAR
W 		BAR
2R 		BAR
DNP 		BAR
QF 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
1R 		BAR
2R 		BAR
QF
2024 WIG
2R 		WIG
1R 		LEI
QF 		LEI
1R 		HIL
QF 		HIL
1R 		LEI
2R 		LEI
W 		HIL
1R 		HIL
QF 		HIL
3R 		HIL
SF 		MIL
2R 		MIL
1R 		MIL
4R 		MIL
2R 		MIL
2R 		MIL
QF 		MIL
QF 		WIG
1R 		WIG
3R 		LEI
4R 		LEI
1R 		WIG
4R 		WIG
3R 		WIG
QF 		WIG
3R 		WIG
SF 		LEI
SF 		LEI
3R
2025 WIG
4R 		WIG
4R 		ROS
2R 		ROS
1R 		LEI
1R 		LEI
1R 		HIL
1R 		HIL
3R 		LEI
2R 		LEI
3R 		LEI
3R 		LEI
4R 		ROS
2R 		ROS
SF 		HIL
SF 		HIL
QF 		LEI
3R 		LEI
3R 		LEI
1R 		LEI
4R 		LEI
3R 		HIL
SF 		HIL
4R 		MIL
1R 		MIL
3R 		HIL
QF 		HIL
SF 		LEI
2R 		LEI
QF 		LEI
2R 		WIG
DNP 		WIG
4R


Performance Table Legend
W Won the tournament F Finalist SF Semifinalist QF Quarterfinalist #R
RR
Prel. 		Lost in # round
Round-robin
Preliminary round 		DQ Disqualified
DNQ Did not qualify DNP Did not participate WD Withdrew NH Tournament not held NYF Not yet founded

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Danny Noppert

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Danny Noppert (born 31 December 1990) is a Dutch professional darts player who competes in (PDC) events and is currently ranked 11th in the world. Known by the nickname The Freeze, he hails from Joure in the and uses 23-gram signature darts. Noppert first gained international recognition in the (BDO), where he reached the final of the 2017 at Lakeside, , losing 7-3 to despite strong performances throughout the tournament. In 2018, he transitioned to the PDC by securing a two-year Tour Card after topping the European Order of Merit, marking the start of his professional ascent in the more competitive circuit. His early PDC success included winning his first title at in October 2018 and reaching the runner-up position at the 2019 World Series of Darts Finals. Noppert's career highlight came in 2022 when he won the , his first televised PDC major, defeating Michael Smith 11-10 in a dramatic final at Resort, which propelled him into the world's top 10 for the first time. Since then, he has maintained a consistent top-16 ranking, accumulating one televised title and five non-televised PDC victories, while competing in major events like the and . In 2025, he reached quarter-finals in several majors and defeated at the . His right-handed, parallel throwing style and cool demeanor under pressure have solidified his reputation as a reliable performer on the professional stage.

Biography

Early life

Danny Noppert was born on 31 December 1990 in Joure, a small town in the province of , . Raised in the quiet rural setting of , Noppert grew up in a close-knit community typical of the region's traditional Dutch countryside lifestyle. Noppert transitioned to the BDO circuit in 2012.

Personal life

Noppert is married to Mandy, with whom he shares a life centered in Joure, Friesland, , where they lead a quiet and humble lifestyle. The couple has two children, and Noppert has emphasized the importance of time as a key aspect of his personal fulfillment outside of . In February 2025, during an interview at the Winmau World Masters, Noppert publicly revealed his diagnosis of (ADHD), explaining that it contributes to his energetic and hyper personality at home, contrasting sharply with his composed on-stage demeanor that earned him the nickname "The Freeze." He described how the condition makes him far from the "boring" image some perceive, instead fueling a lively off-stage presence amid a busy household with his children, while aiding his focus during high-pressure moments. Noppert has stated that managing ADHD has made him stronger, enhancing his ability to balance personal challenges with his professional demands.

Career

2013–2017: BDO career

Noppert entered the professional darts scene with the British Darts Organisation (BDO) in 2013, marking his debut in the televised stages at the Winmau World Masters. There, he advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Jeffrey de Graaf and Dennis Nilsson 3–0 each, before falling to Darryl Fitton. This performance highlighted his emerging potential as a competitive player on the BDO circuit. Throughout 2014 to 2016, Noppert demonstrated consistent improvement in the BDO rankings, securing invitations to major events like the Zuiderduin Masters, where he reached the quarter-finals in 2015. He also achieved a runner-up finish at the Dutch Open in 2016 and claimed the Scottish Open title that same year, further solidifying his rise to the upper echelons of the rankings and earning him a spot in the 2016 Grand Slam of Darts, where he progressed to the second round before losing to Gary Anderson. By late 2016, these results positioned him among the top seeds for BDO majors. Noppert's pinnacle in the BDO came in 2017, when he entered the as the No. 3 seed and mounted a strong run to the final at Lakeside. He defeated opponents including in the second round and in the quarter-finals, before overcoming defending champion 6–3 in the semi-finals. In the final, however, he was defeated 7–3 by , who averaged 93.48 compared to Noppert's 93.30. Later that year, Noppert captured his first BDO major title at the Finder Darts Masters in December, navigating a challenging draw to beat Jim Williams 5–3 in the final with an average of 95.24. These accomplishments propelled him to the top of the European Order of Merit, leading to his decision to switch to the (PDC) in early 2018 via .

2018–2021: PDC debut

After exiting the BDO circuit following his 2017 final appearance, Danny Noppert successfully earned a two-year PDC Tour Card in January 2018 by topping the European Order of Merit at in , . This transition marked his entry into the more competitive and fast-paced PDC ProTour, where he faced the challenge of adapting to a higher volume of ranking events and a format emphasizing consistency over fewer major tournaments. Noppert quickly made an impact in his debut PDC season, securing his first professional title at Players Championship 20 in in September 2018 with a 6-4 victory over Ian White in the final. This win, part of the early ranking series, highlighted his potential and contributed to his initial climb in the , as he also reached the semi-finals of the Players Championship Finals later that year. Over the following seasons, Noppert continued to build momentum through solid performances in ProTour events, though the adaptation to PDC's demanding schedule tested his endurance and precision under pressure. In November 2019, Noppert achieved his first major PDC final at the World Series of Darts Finals in Vienna, where he defeated players like Ian White and Dave Chisnall en route to the title match, only to lose 11-2 to Michael van Gerwen. This runner-up finish boosted his profile and earnings, aiding his steady ranking progression. By 2021, he marked his deepest run in a major televised event with a semi-final appearance at the World Grand Prix in Leicester, defeating Gary Anderson and Ian White before falling 4-1 to Jonny Clayton. These results underscored his growing adaptation to elite competition, culminating in a year-end ranking of 18th on the PDC Order of Merit with £233,750 in prize money.

2022: UK Open champion

In 2022, Danny Noppert achieved his breakthrough in the PDC with a run to the title at the in , defeating Ryan Meikle, Devon Petersen, , and en route to the quarter-finals and beyond. In the semi-finals, he overcame William O'Connor 11-9 to reach his first PDC major final. Noppert then clinched the £50,000 first prize by edging Michael Smith 11-10 in a dramatic decider, where Smith missed a match dart at double 16 before Noppert sealed victory with a double eight. Building on this momentum, Noppert secured his first title of the year at event 19 in , rallying from 3-6 down to defeat 8-6 in the final and claim his third ranking victory overall. Later that summer, he reached the semi-finals of the World Matchplay in —his best result in the event at the time—after beating in the quarter-finals, before losing 17-11 to , who hit a nine-darter during the match. These successes propelled Noppert into the PDC world top 10 for the first time, marking a significant ranking surge from his pre-2022 position outside the elite group.

2023

In 2023, Noppert entered the season as the defending champion and demonstrated sustained form by reaching the fifth round of the event, where he fell 10–9 to William O'Connor. His consistency extended to the Pro Tour, where he secured his fourth and fifth PDC titles overall. In February, Noppert won 2 with an 8–3 victory over in the final at , showcasing strong finishing with multiple 180s and an average exceeding 95. Later, in September, he claimed 22 by edging out compatriot Christian Kist 8–7 in a deciding-leg thriller in , doubling his title count for the year and reinforcing his prowess in high-pressure matches. Noppert's performances propelled him to a career-high seventh position on the PDC Order of Merit in April, following solid earnings from early-season events, which solidified his top-10 status throughout the year. On the European Tour, he maintained reliability with multiple deep runs, including a semi-final appearance at the Machineseeker European Championship in October, where he advanced past Gerwyn Price 10–8 in the quarter-finals before losing 11–8 to Peter Wright. This result highlighted his defensive solidity, as he whitewashed Andrew Gilding 6–0 in the last 32 and comfortably defeated Martin Schindler 10–6 in the second round. Overall, Noppert's 2023 campaign reflected a consolidation of his breakthrough form, with two Pro Tour victories and consistent European Tour showings ensuring he remained a fixture in the elite ranks, though he fell short of adding a second major title.

2024

Noppert began the 2024 season strongly by claiming his fifth title at Players Championship 8 in in April, defeating world number one 8-6 in the final with a strong performance that included 13 180s and an average of 96.45. This victory boosted his confidence following a solid start to the year, where he had reached the quarter-finals in several earlier Players Championships. Throughout the mid-season, Noppert maintained his position within the PDC top 10 on the , entering the as the seventh seed after accumulating consistent prize money from Pro Tour events. However, he faced early challenges in major tournaments, suffering a 3-0 to Scott Williams in the second round of the World Championship, followed by a fifth-round exit at the to 10-6, and a first-round defeat to 3-2 in the double-in/double-out format of the World Grand Prix in October. Noppert's form rebounded in the European Tour events, culminating in a semi-final appearance at the in in October, where he overcame 10-7 in the quarter-finals before losing 11-10 to in the semi-finals. This run ensured he closed the year ranked 11th overall, having defended key ranking points despite the earlier dips, setting a stable foundation amid a competitive field leading into 2025.

2025

In 2025, Noppert began the year with an early exit from the , where he was defeated 3-1 by Ryan Joyce in the second round. Later in the year, Noppert reached the semi-finals of the World Masters in , defeating Michael Smith 4-2 in the last 16 and 4-3 in the quarter-finals before losing 5-2 to . Representing the with , he reached the semi-finals of the in June, losing to . He exited in the last 16 of the World Matchplay. He continued his strong form by advancing to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix in October, defeating Gary Anderson 3-1 in the quarter-finals but falling 5-3 to Humphries in the last four. Noppert also achieved a runner-up finish at the Hungarian Darts Trophy in September, where he beat 6-5 in the semi-finals before losing 8-7 to Niko Springer in a thrilling final. In , at the Grand Slam of Darts, Noppert advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating 10-6 in the last 16. These performances contributed to his world ranking of 11th as of 2025. During the World Masters, Noppert briefly referenced his ADHD diagnosis, noting that it influences his higher energy levels away from the compared to his calm on-stage demeanor.

World Championship results

BDO

Noppert made his debut in the in 2017 at the Lakeside Country Club in , , , marking his only appearance in the event before switching to the PDC. The tournament followed the traditional BDO format of best-of-sets matches, progressing from best of 5 sets in early rounds to best of 13 in the final. As the third seed, Noppert entered in the last 32 and advanced to the final, where he was defeated by Glen Durrant. His tournament path is summarized below:
RoundOpponentResultScore
Last 32David Cameron (Q)Win3–1
Last 16Richard VeenstraWin4–0
Quarter-finalScott Waites (2)Win5–3
Semi-finalDarryl FittonWin6–3
FinalGlen Durrant (1)Loss3–7

PDC

Noppert made his debut in 2019 as a non-seed, defeating Royden Lam 3–0 in the first round before suffering a 0–3 defeat to Max Hopp in the second round, exiting in the last 32. In 2020, seeded 31st, Noppert advanced past 3–2 in the second round before losing 2–4 to in the third round, reaching the last 16 for the first time and establishing himself as a second-week participant at . He replicated this achievement in 2021, seeded 25th, by beating Cameron Carolissen 3–1 in the second round before falling 2–4 to in the third round. Noppert's 2022 campaign saw him seeded into the second round, where he dispatched Jason Heaver 3–1, only to lose 2–4 to Ryan Searle in the third round, again exiting in the last 16. The 2023 edition marked another last-16 appearance, with Noppert, seeded ninth, overcoming Dave Cameron 3–1 in the second round but succumbing 2–4 to in the third, highlighted by a comeback from Soutar after Noppert led 2–0. However, 2024 brought an early exit in the first round as an unseeded player, losing 0–3 to Scott Williams with a below-par performance. Seeded 13th in 2025, Noppert was eliminated in the second round by Ryan Joyce 1–3, marking consecutive last-32 or earlier departures and ending his streak of consistent deep runs.
YearRound ReachedOpponent (Round)ScoreNotes
2019Last 32 (Second Round)Royden Lam (First Round)
Max Hopp (Second Round)		3–0 (W)
0–3 (L)		Debut; whitewash in opener.
2020Last 16 (Third Round)Callan Rydz (Second Round)
Kim Huybrechts (Third Round)		3–2 (W)
2–4 (L)		Five-set thriller vs. Rydz; first last-16 appearance.
2021Last 16 (Third Round)Cameron Carolissen (Second Round)
Dave Chisnall (Third Round)		3–1 (W)
2–4 (L)		Solid second-round win as seed.
2022Last 16 (Third Round)Jason Heaver (Second Round)
Ryan Searle (Third Round)		3–1 (W)
2–4 (L)		Comfortable opener; Searle mounted late surge.
2023Last 16 (Third Round)Dave Cameron (Second Round)
Alan Soutar (Third Round)		3–1 (W)
2–4 (L)		Led Soutar 2–0 before collapse.
2024Last 64 (First Round)Scott Williams (First Round)0–3 (L)Unseeded; struggled with finishing.
2025Last 32 (Second Round)Ryan Joyce (Second Round)1–3 (L)Seeded entry; early pressure from Joyce.

Career finals

BDO major finals

Noppert competed in two BDO major finals during his career with the organization, securing one title. His first major final came at the 2017 , where he faced top seed in the final at Lakeside. Noppert, making his debut in the event, lost 3–7 to Durrant, earning £35,000 as runner-up. Later that year, Noppert won his maiden BDO major at the 2017 Finder Darts Masters (also known as the Zuiderduin Masters), defeating Jim Williams 5–3 in the final to claim the €5,000 first-place prize.
TournamentYearOpponentResultWinner?Prize Money
20173–7No£35,000
Finder Darts Masters2017Jim Williams5–3Yes€5,000

PDC major finals

Noppert has reached two finals in PDC major tournaments, securing one title.
YearTournamentOpponentResultScore
2019World Series of Darts FinalsRunner-up2–11
2022UK OpenMichael SmithWinner11–10
In the 2019 World Series of Darts Finals, held at the in , Noppert faced compatriot in his first televised major final. Van Gerwen dominated the best-of-21 legs match with a clinical performance, winning 11–2 and claiming his fourth World Series Finals title. Noppert struggled to find rhythm, averaging 89.37 compared to van Gerwen's 96.76, and earned £30,000 as runner-up for reaching the decider. Noppert claimed his maiden PDC major title at the in , defeating Michael Smith 11–10 in a dramatic best-of-21 legs final that went to the deciding leg. Trailing at points during the match, Noppert mounted a comeback, capitalizing on Smith's missed opportunities to seal the victory with a composed finish and pocket £100,000 in prize money. This win marked a breakthrough moment, elevating his profile in the PDC rankings.

Performance and rankings

BDO Performance Timeline (2013–2017)

Noppert's results in BDO major tournaments from 2013 to 2017 are summarized in the table below, using standard codes: DNP (did not participate), 1R (first round), L32 (last 32), L16 (last 16), QF (quarter-final), SF (semi-final), RU (runner-up), W (winner). Data focuses on key events including the World Championship, World Masters, and other majors where he competed.
Tournament20132014201520162017
BDO World ChampionshipDNPDNPDNPDNPRU
Winmau World MastersQFL16L32L16DNP
BDO World TrophyDNPDNPDNPL16L16
Zuiderduin MastersL32DNPL16QFSF
Finder Darts MastersDNPDNPDNPDNPW
During this period, Noppert showed progression from early exits in regional and international opens to deep runs in majors, culminating in his 2017 World Championship final appearance and Masters victory. He also won the 2016 Scottish Open as part of his BDO title collection.

PDC Performance Timeline (2018–2025)

Upon joining the PDC in 2018 via Q-School, Noppert's results in televised ranked and non-ranked events, European Tour, and Players Championships are detailed below. The first table covers major televised events, using the same codes as above plus 2R (second round), 3R (third round), L64 (last 64). A separate summary follows for Pro Tour achievements.
YearWorld ChUK OpenWorld MatchplayWorld Grand PrixEuropean ChGrand SlamPC FinalsWorld Series Finals
2018DNP4RDNPDNPDNPDNPSFDNP
20192R5RDNPDNPDNPDNPL16RU
20203R4RDNPDNPDNPDNPL16L16
20213R5R1RSFDNPDNPL16L16
20223RWSF1RL16L16QFL16
20233R5R2R2RSFL16L16L16
2024L644R2R1RSFL16QFL16
2025L64L322RSFSFQF*TBD**TBD**
*Grand Slam 2025: Reached quarter-finals as of 15 November 2025 (won last 16 vs. M. van Gerwen); **Players Championship Finals and World Series Finals pending in late 2025 season. Noppert's progression in the PDC is evident from initial Pro Tour successes to multiple major semi-finals and his win, establishing him as a consistent top-20 player. In Pro Tour events, he secured five titles: PC20 (2018, ), PC19 (2022, ), PC2 (2023, ), PC22 (2023, ), and PC8 (2024, ). He reached European Tour finals in 2022 (German Darts Grand Prix) and 2025 (Hungarian Darts Trophy, runner-up to N. Springer), with quarter-final appearances including the 2025 German Darts Championship. Career PDC stats include a 66.36% win rate across 1,192 games and an average of 94.25, with notable high checkouts and 180s in key matches, such as five 180s in his 2023 loss.

Ranking history

Danny Noppert's ranking trajectory reflects a rapid ascent in both the BDO and PDC circuits, marked by consistent performances and key tournament successes that propelled him into the elite levels of professional . Prior to joining the PDC, Noppert established himself as a top-tier player in the BDO, achieving a top-10 ranking by 2017 and entering the as the third seed that year. Upon securing a PDC Tour Card in January 2018 after topping the European , Noppert began outside the top 64 on the . His early years in the PDC were characterized by steady progress through ProTour events, culminating in a breakthrough top-50 finish by the end of 2020. The pivotal moment came in 2022 with his triumph, which earned £100,000 in and elevated him into the top 10 for the first time. This success, combined with multiple victories, sustained his momentum, leading to a career peak of 7th on the in 2023 and holding that position through much of 2024. However, inconsistent results in 2025, including a runner-up finish at the Hungarian Darts Trophy and quarter-final at the German Darts Championship, contributed to a slight decline, positioning him at 11th as of 15 November 2025. Noppert's progression underscores the impact of major titles and sustained ProTour earnings on the two-year rolling system.
YearOrganizationYear-end ranking
2017BDO3
2018PDC46
2019PDC34
2020PDC25
2021PDC8
2022PDC7
2023PDC8
2024PDC10

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