Darts star Luke Littler is surpassed as youngest participant in Europe
- Luke Litter shot to fame after being one of many youngest Darts sensations
- The 16-year-old has been overtaken because the youngest participant in European historical past
- Born Vna Put has now overtaken Littler, however has not seen the identical success ranges
Luke Littler has just lately been overtaken because the youngest participant in European Tour historical past.
Born van Put, at simply 16 years outdated, has rapidly risen to prominence resulting from his pure expertise. Transitioning from the youth circuit to the skilled ranks on the European Tour, van Put has made a major affect.
His birthdate of November 19, 2007, makes him youthful than Littler was when he first appeared on the tour.
However, van Put’s debut wasn’t as profitable as he hoped, struggling a 6-3 defeat to Lukas Wenig.
Despite this setback, van Put is not the youngest darts participant to compete on the skilled circuit.
![Born van Put has now become the youngest darts player in European tour history](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/22/82239381-13175355-image-a-16_1709935309927.jpg)
Born van Put has now change into the youngest darts participant in European tour historical past
![The Belgian talent was defeated by Lukas Wenig, though made history throughout](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/22/82239383-13175355-image-a-17_1709935333755.jpg)
The Belgian expertise was defeated by Lukas Wenig, although made historical past all through
![Luke Littler shot to fame for becoming the youngest darts player to reach a final](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/21/82237369-0-image-a-1_1709932888190.jpg)
Luke Littler shot to fame for changing into the youngest darts participant to achieve a closing
![Littler managed to defeat his friend 'The Asp' - Nathan Aspinall - before falling to Michael Smith](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/21/82238129-13175355-image-a-4_1709933221324.jpg)
Littler managed to defeat his good friend ‘The Asp’ – Nathan Aspinall – earlier than falling to Michael Smith
![Littler, 16, reached the world final in January and became the youngest player to have won a match in the World Darts Championship throughout the tournament](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/21/82238035-0-image-m-3_1709933114563.jpg)
Littler, 16, reached the world closing in January and have become the youngest participant to have received a match within the World Darts Championship all through the match
![Fans quickly noticed how the young darts star looked a lot older than 16](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/22/82239651-13175355-image-a-24_1709935759059.jpg)
Fans rapidly observed how the younger darts star regarded so much older than 16
That distinction belongs to Mitchell Clegg, who was solely 16 years and 37 days outdated when he confronted Raymond van Barneveld within the first spherical of the World Darts Championship in 2006.
Similarly, Max Hopp was 16 years and 117 days outdated when he performed Denis Ovens within the 2012-13 World Championships.
While Littler’s preliminary success has garnered consideration, notably reaching the world closing in January, his journey continues to impress.
Following this achievement, he earned a spot within the Premier League Darts, the place he presently holds third place after six nights of competitors.
During a current match in Brighton, Littler managed to defeat Nathan Aspinall earlier than falling to Michael Smith, the 2023 world champion.
Despite the loss, Littler showcased his persona on stage, sharing a humorous trade together with his good friend, The Asp, a lot to the delight of followers.
Fans had been fast to react to the brand new teen, sharing their shock that the Belgian was simply 16.
‘The individuals who did not imagine Luke Littler was solely 16 shall be shocked tomorrow once they see 16-year outdated Born van Put play on the European Tour’ one consumer penned.
‘People say about Littler not wanting his age … Born Van Put is 16’ one other wrote.
‘No method Born Van Put is 16’ a 3rd added.
‘No method he is 16, makes Luke Littler appear like a toddler’ a fourth joked.