Phil Taylor is a retired English professional darts player, widely celebrated as one of the sport's greatest figures. Nicknamed "The Power," Taylor is frequently regarded as the greatest darts player of all time—an accolade supported by an unparalleled record of achievements.
Being called the greatest of all time is a rare honor in any sport, and Phil Taylor holds a compelling case in darts. Over the course of his career, he amassed 214 professional tournament victories, including 85 major titles. Most notably, he holds a record 16 World Championship titles—a feat that solidifies his position at the pinnacle of the sport.
Taylor made his breakthrough in the late 1980s and quickly began to reshape the landscape of professional darts. As a protégé of five-time World Champion Eric Bristow, Taylor clinched his first major title at the 1990 Embassy World Championship, defeating his mentor with a commanding 6–1 victory. This symbolic victory marked a clear and dramatic changing of the guard in the sport.
Following his landmark win in 1990, Taylor added the World Masters title to his growing list of accolades the same year. Two years later, he secured his second World Championship in a thrilling match against Mike Gregory, which is often remembered as one of darts' most intense and competitive finals.
With the formation of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), Taylor's career entered a new phase of dominance. He not only adapted to the evolving structure of professional darts but thrived within it, becoming the central figure in the sport's global growth and popularity. His consistency and excellence over decades have set a benchmark that many believe may never be surpassed.
| Birth Date: | 13 Aug, 1960 |
| Age: | 59 yrs |
| Occupations: | Darts player |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English darts player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
