Gian van Veen

Awards & Honours

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Gian van Veen has quickly become a defining figure in the new era of darts. Winning back-to-back World Youth Championships at such a young age set a precedent for his dominance. His 2025 European Championship victory marked his arrival as a serious threat to the sport's veterans. Being named the runner-up at the 2026 World Championship further cements his legacy as one of the greatest young talents in the sport's history.

AwardsVan Veen's accolades are defined by his tournament victories and rankings rather than traditional industry awards. He is a two-time PDC World Youth Champion (2024, 2025) and the winner of the 2025 European Championship. His success on the Development Tour saw him top the rankings in 2023 with nine title wins. He also achieved the distinction of being the runner-up at the 2026 PDC World Championship.

Rankings & Lists

PDC Order of Merit

Professional Darts Corporation·2026

Records & Feats

Back-to-Back World Youth Champions

Career Milestone·2025

Won the PDC World Youth Championship in consecutive years (2024 and 2025)

Youngest Top Three Ranked Player

Ranking·2026

Reached world number three on the PDC Order of Merit at age 24