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

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