Martin Schindler has steadily emerged as Germany’s most consistent darts star, earning his nickname The Wall through disciplined play and unwavering determination. He also has one of the most romantic stories in our sport. The diminutive thrower went from being a crowd steward at PDC European Tour events to holding the same trophies trophy aloft within a decade!
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He began playing darts in 2013, secured his PDC Tour Card in 2016, and by 2018 had established himself as a solid contender on the Pro Tour.
- Name: Martin Schindler
- Nickname: The Wall
- Born: 16/08/1996
- Place of Birth: Strausberg, Germany
- Nationality: German
- Laterality: Right-handed
- Highest PDC Ranking: 18
- Darts: 23g DPULS Signature
- Walk-on Tune: J’adore Hardcore – Scooter
In 2024, Schindler’s career took a major leap forward with two European Tour titles—the International Darts Open and Swiss Darts Trophy—followed by a third title at the Austrian Darts Open in April 2025.These wins elevated him to world number 18, making him Germany’s highest-ranked PDC player.
MARTIN SCHINDLER IN FACTS AND FIGURES: Check out THE WALL's full career profile on dartsdatabase.co.uk
Schindler is a regular at the latter stages of major tournaments, reaching quarter-finals at events like the World Grand Prix and UK Open in 2023. Though yet to claim a televised major, he has four non-televised ranking titles, including Players Championship 8 in March 2025. The German also had three Euro Tour events to his name - the most for any player from his nation.
One of the defining moments of 2025 came at the World Cup of Darts, where he and Ricardo Pietreczko upset top-seeded England in the second round—widely regarded as one of the biggest shocks in the event’s history. That result marked a turning point, showcasing Schindler’s ability to deliver under intense pressure.
SCHINDLER STRIKES PERFECTION: The Wall's 9-Darter at the 2024 Hungarian Darts Trophy
Off the oche, The Wall is admired for resilience and continuity — climbing back into contention after losing his Tour Card in 2020. Known for a solid scoring rhythm and no-nonsense attitude, he remains a rising force. At 28, Martin Schindler is not just Germany’s current number one — he’s a genuine contender, with the momentum and mindset to shape the next chapter in his career.
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