In a sport with a rich history of prodigal sons and daughters, Luke Littler is one of the most electrifying young talents to emerge in the world of darts. Known as The Nuke he has risen from youth prodigy to global phenomenon, becoming a household name with a fan base that spans far beyond the darting faithful. His unique combination of swagger, scoring power, and fearless attitude has transformed him into a poster boy for the modern era of the sport.
- Name: Luke Littler MBE
- Nickname: The Nuke
- Born: 21/01/2007
- Place of Birth: Warrington, England
- Nationality: English
- Laterality: Right-handed
- Highest PDC Ranking: 2
- Darts: 23g Target Signature Gen 1
- Double of Choice: 20 & 10
- Walk-on Tune: Greenlight – Pitbull feat Flo Rida
Luke began making headlines as a teenager, bursting onto the scene with titles at World Darts Federation and Junior Darts Corporation level before making a significant impact in the senior ranks. He became the youngest ever winner of a match at the WDF World Championship in 2022 and followed it up by winning the PDC World Youth Championship and multiple Development Tour events.
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The summer of 2023 saw the teenager pulled off back-to-back victories in the MODUS Super Series. Something which no other player has come close to matching.
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But it was his unforgettable run to the 2024 PDC World Championship final that catapulted him into the global spotlight, dispatching big names with astonishing maturity and showmanship.
In 2024, Littler solidified his place among the sport’s elite. First year on the professional circuit, and The Nuke seemingly made a habit of winning maiden events - even hitting a 9-darter en route. Later that year, he captured multiple titles including the Premier League, Grand Slam of Darts, World Series Finals, and two World Series events in Bahrain and Poland to make it a dream debut season.
Along the way, Littler also bagged several non televised Players Championship and European Tour victories, with many already labelling him the most exciting talent since Michael van Gerwen’s rise.
Onto 2025, and the oche prodigy achieved the ultimate – becoming the youngest PDC World Champion after defeating van Gerwen in a commanding final performance at Alexandra Palace.
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Luke’s rapid, aggressive playing style and consistent high scoring make him a thrill to watch and, coupled with his composure under pressure, have helped him dominate matches with a maturity far beyond his years. At just 18, he's already broken records aplenty and shows no signs of slowing down.
As things stand, in addition to being the reigning World Champion, The Nuke also holds The Masters, UK Open and World Matchplay crowns. On top of that, in 2025 alone, he has already hoovered up two World Series Tour titles - the two on offer Down Under and a brace of European Tour wins - both on Belgian soil.
Outside of darts, Luke enjoys, gaming, football and rugby league. He supports Manchester United and Warrington Wolves.
Awarded an MBE in 2025 for services to darts, he continues to inspire a new generation of players. Despite his youth, Littler has become a transformative figure in the sport, widely tipped to leave a legacy that could rival the very best.
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