Alan Soutar

Alan Soutar – Quick Profile

  • Full Name: Alan Soutar
  • Born: 10 January 1978, Dundee, Scotland
  • Hometown: Arbroath, Scotland
  • Nickname: “Soots”
  • Darts: 24g Mission
  • Laterality: Right-handed
  • Walk-on Music: “Freed from Desire” by Gala

Career Highlights

  • Organizations: Played in BDO (2007–2021), PDC (2021–present) with a Tour Card since 2021
  • Current World Ranking: 53 (as of 11 January 2026)
  • Major Performances:
  • Last 16 in PDC World Championship (2022, 2023)
  • Reached quarter-finals of the 2022 Grand Slam
  • Best World Championship is Last 16 (2022, 2023)
  • Reached Last 16 at UK Open (2021)

Notable Achievements

  • Won his first PDC title at 2024 Players Championship 11
  • Reached his first major quarter-final at the 2022 Grand Slam of Darts
  • Represented Scotland in team events, winning gold at the 2013 WDF World Cup

Early Life

  • Started playing darts as a teenager in his grandparents’ pub
  • Plays in Scottish tartan attire as a tribute to his heritage
  • Served nine years as a British Army commando, deployed to Kosovo, Bosnia, and Northern Ireland
  • Works as a firefighter and trains guide dogs
  • Founded the Angus Darts Academy in 2012
  • Awarded “Sporting Volunteer of the Year” in 2013 for mentorship

Career Progression

  • BDO: Participated from 2007, with notable performances including the last 16 of the World Masters (2016, 2017) and winning the 2013 WDF World Cup team gold.
  • 2021: Secured a PDC Tour Card; made debut at UK Open; notable matches include defeating Raymond van Barneveld.
  • 2022: Reached the last 16 of the PDC World Championship and the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts.
  • 2023: Reached the fourth round of the PDC World Championship; won his maiden PDC title in June 2024.
  • 2024: Continued competing with notable performances, including reaching the second round of the World Championship.
  • 2025: Maintained competitive form, despite health challenges, and remains a top contender.

Personal Life

  • Served in the British Army as a commando
  • Works as a firefighter
  • Trains guide dogs at home
  • Supports Arbroath F.C.
  • Recognized with the MBE in 2023 for services to darts

World Championship Results

  • Best performances: Last 16 in 2022 and 2023
  • Early exits in subsequent years, with notable matches and losses.

Additional Highlights

  • Achieved televised nine-dart finishes in 2022 and 2023
  • Known for resilience and a strong performance under pressure

Other Dart Players

1. Adam Lipscombe

2. Phil Taylor

3. Luke Littler

4. Michael van Gerwen

5. Luke Humphries

6. Gerwyn Price

7. Peter Wright

8. James Wade

9. Gary Anderson

10. Raymond van Barneveld

11. Beau Greaves

12. Michael Smith

13. Josh Rock

14. Rob Cross