Michael van Gerwen vs Phil Taylor
Michael van Gerwen vs Phil Taylor: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor?
Phil Taylor, a 16-time World Champion, is often regarded as van Gerwen's greatest rival. Their matches have defined an era in darts, with Taylor often being the benchmark against which van Gerwen's success is measured.
Michael van Gerwen
Key numbers
- Major Titles48
- World Championships3
- Premier League Titles7
- PDC World Cup Wins3
- Current World Ranking4
Top honours
- PDC World ChampionshipWinner (3): 2014, 2017, 2019
- Premier LeagueWinner (7): 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
- World MatchplayWinner (3): 2015, 2016, 2022
- World Grand PrixWinner (6): 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
- European ChampionshipWinner (4): 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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Phil Taylor
Key numbers
- World Championships16 titles
- Professional Tournaments WonOver 200
- PDC Hall of FameInducted in 2011
Top honours
- World Darts Championship16 titles (1990–1992, 1994–1995, 1997–1998, 2000–2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2007, 2010)
- World Matchplay16 titles
- Jocky Wilson Cup2009
- Masters of Darts2005
- News of the World Championship1997