Find below is the Summarized and organized profile of Raymond van Barneveld.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Raymond van Barneveld |
| Nickname | Barney |
| Birthdate | 20 April 1967 |
| Age | 58 (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Playing Darts Since | 1984 |
| Darts | 25g Target Signature |
| Laterality | Right-handed (throws left-handed) |
| Walk-on Music | “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor |
| Organizations | BDO (1987–2006), PDC (2006–2019, 2021–) |
| Current PDC Ranking | 36 (as of 3 Jan 2026) |
| Major Titles & Achievements | – 5-time World Champion (4 BDO, 1 PDC) – 2-time UK Open Champion – Winner of Las Vegas Desert Classic, Grand Slam, Premier League – 2-time World Masters – 3-time International Darts League winner – 3-time Dutch Open winner |
| PDC World Cup of Darts Wins | 4 times (with Co Stompé once, with Michael van Gerwen thrice) |
| Other Team Titles | PDC World Pairs (with Roland Scholten), WDF World Cup Pairs (partner Vincent van der Voort) |
| Notable Victory | Beat Phil Taylor in 2007 PDC World Championship final; his four previous BDO World titles and this victory made him a five-time World Champion, tying Eric Bristow |
| Regarded As | One of the greatest darts players of all time, influential in popularizing darts in the Netherlands |
| Playing Style | Known for high scoring and consistency, uses a right-handed throw |
| Retirement & Comeback | Announced intention to retire after 2020, retired in March 2019, then reversed, and retired after 2020 World Championship; returned to PDC in 2021 after qualifying through Q-School |
| Major Career Highlights | – First televised nine-darter in 2006 – Multiple major titles including World Championship, UK Open, Grand Slam, Premier League – Known for high averages, mental resilience, and significant contributions to darts in the Netherlands |
| Personal Life | Lives in The Hague, previously married to Sylvia (divorced 2019), has three children William, Daisy, and Patty. Suffered from diabetes, which affects vision. Supporter of ADO Den Haag football club. |
| Awards & Honors | – 1998 BDO Personality Award – 1999 Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau – Multiple PDC awards including Best Floor Player, Fans’ Player of the Year |
| Major Finals & Records | – 17 BDO major finals (14 titles) – 15 PDC major finals (6 titles) – Notable wins in team events and individual tournaments, including multiple World Championships, UK Open, and World Cup titles |