Michael van Gerwen vs Phil Taylor
Two greats, side by side: honours, records, money and the numbers that define them.
| Darts | Sport | Darts |
| Netherlands | Nationality | United Kingdom |
| 25 April 1989 | Born | 1960 |
| 1.75 m / 5 ft 9 in | Height | 1.73 m / 5 ft 8 in |
| $8M | Net worth | $7M |
| 7 | Major honours | 5 |
| 3 | Records | 2 |
Career Numbers
| 48 | Major Titles | - |
| 3 | World Championships | 16 titles |
| 7 | Premier League Titles | - |
| 3 | PDC World Cup Wins | - |
| 4 | Current World Ranking | - |
| - | Professional Tournaments Won | 200+ |
| - | PDC Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2011 |
Honours Side by Side
Michael van Gerwen (7)
- PDC World Championship
- Premier League
- World Matchplay
- World Grand Prix
- European Championship
- PDC World Cup of Darts
Phil Taylor (5)
- World Darts Championship
- World Matchplay
- Jocky Wilson Cup
- Masters of Darts
- News of the World Championship
The Case for Each
Michael van Gerwen brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 7 documented honours against 5 for Phil Taylor. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any darts argument.
On records, Michael van Gerwen holds 3 documented marks. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner.
Phil Taylor is the senior figure by roughly 29 years, which frames the comparison: one career is closer to its final shape, the other still has chapters to write.
Commercially, Michael van Gerwen leads with an estimated $8M net worth. Earning power tracks fame more than form, but it is part of the legacy question.
Both profiles update daily: Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor each carry full stats, honours and news on AthleteWiki.
Full profiles: Michael van Gerwen · Phil Taylor