Michael van Gerwen’s bikini magnificence spouse, surgical procedure confession, darts revival and internet value
Michael van Gerwen is back to his brilliant best and will face teen sensation Luke Littler in the final of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship as he seeks to claim a fourth world title
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Michael van Gerwen has found his dazzling best form once again at the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship.
Following a few years of not quite hitting the mark, at least by his own lofty standards, the controversial Green Machine is just one victory against Luke Littler away from securing his fourth world title and his first in half a dozen years.A showdown between the outspoken Van Gerwen and the sport’s teen sensation Littler is a dream final for many darts enthusiasts, pitting the best player of his generation against today’s biggest young star.At 35, the Dutchman still holds the record as the youngest player to win the PDC World Championship, clinching his first title in 2014 when he was just 24. Incredibly, 17-year-old Littler could have another seven shots at breaking that record.
Regardless of whether Van Gerwen hoists the Sid Waddell Trophy once more, his legacy as one of the sport’s greats is secure. Many consider him the second-best player of all time, trailing only Phil ‘the Power’ Taylor – and it’s provided him a comfortable existence off the dartboard, reports the Express.
Michael van Gerwen’s net worth
With more than 150 PDC titles under his belt, Van Gerwen has amassed an impressive estimated net worth of £7million. Despite a challenging couple of years in the major tournaments, his career earnings are inching towards the £10m milestone.
Should he clinch his fourth world championship crown on Friday, Michael van Gerwen stands to rake in an additional £500,000 bounty.
Joining the sport at a time when prize funds were on the upswing, Van Gerwen has amassed a fortune, ranking him among the wealthiest dart players ever.He bolsters his impressive darts income with hefty sponsorship deals from firms in both the UK and his home turf, the Netherlands.
Injury absence
The darts maestro has had to endure several rounds of jaw surgery over recent years. In 2023, he underwent a problematic procedure which necessitated yet another operation.Throughout the first part of 2024, Van Gerwen continued to grapple with significant pain, leading him to opt for more surgery and consequently take some time off following the World Matchplay in July.
Delving into the particulars prior to the Blackpool contest, Van Gerwen shared the intense details with AD, “They are going to break and reset my upper and lower jaw.
Elaborating further, he revealed: “My upper jaw, they are going to take it six millimetres forward and my lower jaw they are going to put back just three millimetres.
“I have a big underbite, a penny bowl, as they call it. That bothers me a lot anyway with eating. Your teeth also wear down and you snore more because of it. I’m looking forward to it.“I can’t bite through a slice of ham yet. You get fed up with that at some point. After this, I hope to put a stop to all the physical ailments.”After a month-long hiatus, he made a triumphant return to the game by clinching a Players Championship event in Wigan. With his jaw troubles seemingly a thing of the past, the ‘Green Machine’ has been nothing short of spectacular at Ally Pally, with his quarter-final triumph over the on-fire Callan Rydz marking his best performance on stage in years.
Beautiful wife
Van Gerwen’s cheerleading squad is led by his wife Daphne and their two little ones, daughter Zoe and son Mike. The couple, both hailing from Boxtel, crossed paths in their native land in 2008 and tied the knot six years later.
Their wedding took place in Holland in 2014, the same year Michael won his first PDC World Championship. Daphne, a regular fixture at her husband’s tournaments, also juggles a career as a hairdresser.
A frequent Instagram poster with a following of more than 33,000, she shares heartwarming family snaps featuring her hubby and kids enjoying holidays in dreamy locales like Disneyland and Dubai.
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Van Gerwen is clearly proud of his beautiful partner, as he too has shared pics of her on holiday, including a cheeky snap of her stunning in a bikini on the beach.
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.
