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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