Jermaine Wattimena


Jermaine Wattimena – Quick Profile

  • Full Name: Jermaine Wattimena
  • Born: 9 March 1988, Westervoort, Netherlands
  • Nickname: “The Machine Gun”
  • Darts: 22g Bull’s Signature
  • Laterality: Right-handed
  • Walk-on Music: “Bella Ciao” by Hardwell and Maddix

Career Highlights

  • Organizations: Played in BDO (2008–2014), PDC (2014–present) with a Tour Card since 2015
  • Current World Ranking: 18 (as of 11 January 2026)
  • Best Major Performances:
  • Last 16 in World Matchplay (2025)
  • Quarter-final in Grand Prix (2019)
  • Last 32 in World Championship (2018, 2019, 2021, 2025, 2026)
  • Last 16 in UK Open (2018, 2019)
  • Quarter-final of Grand Slam (2024)
  • Runner-up at European Championship (2024)

Notable Achievements

  • Reached his first major final at the 2024 European Championship, finishing as runner-up.
  • Won two PDC ranking titles in 2025 at Players Championships.
  • Represented the Netherlands in the 2019 PDC World Cup of Darts, reaching the semi-finals with Michael van Gerwen.

Career Progression

  • Began playing darts in 2006.
  • Won the Malta Open in 2008.
  • Participated in BDO World Masters and World Cup, reaching last 24 in 2009.
  • Transitioned to PDC, earning a Tour Card in 2015.
  • Made major breakthroughs in 2018 and 2019, with notable runs in World Championships.
  • In 2024, reached his first PDC major final and won his first ranking titles.
  • Maintains a steady rise in world rankings, peaking at 17 in 2019.

Personal Life

  • Of Indonesian descent.
  • Has been active in the darts scene since his youth and has participated in numerous international tournaments.

World Championship Results (Selected)

  • 2018: Last 32
  • 2019: Last 32
  • 2021: Last 16
  • 2022: Last 16
  • 2023: Last 16
  • 2024: Last 16
  • 2025: Last 16

Additional Notes

  • Known for his resilience and competitive spirit.
  • Continues to compete at the highest levels of professional darts, with a growing list of achievements.

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