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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