Luke Littler honoured at Sport Bild awards in Germany
Luke Littler made a rare trip to Germany to collect an honour at the Sport Bild awards ceremony, recognised for his distinction as the youngest ever world darts champion, reports BritPanorama.
The 19-year-old, who has claimed the Sid Waddell trophy on two occasions, shared his evening on social media. “Day trip to Germany for the @sport_bild awards class night thanks for having us,” he wrote on Instagram.
This visit marked a welcome return to the country for the teenager, whose previous trip saw him partner Luke Humphries to World Cup of Darts glory representing England.
Littler first captivated audiences with a spellbinding run to the 2024 PDC World Championship final, which he narrowly lost. He then secured back-to-back triumphs at Alexandra Palace, pocketing £1 million for his most recent victory.
His trophy haul stands at a staggering 14 major titles, a tally surpassed only by the legendary Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen in the history of the sport. The Premier League Darts, World Matchplay and Grand Slam of Darts have each been claimed twice by the Warrington prodigy.
Only the European Championship remains absent from his collection, a gap he will look to address in the coming months. For a player still in his teenage years, the sheer volume of silverware accumulated in such a compressed timeframe is virtually without precedent.
Littler’s achievements establish him firmly amongst the elite of the sport, with decades of competitive darts still stretching ahead to add further honours to an already extraordinary catalogue of achievements. His earnings on the PDC Order of Merit currently total £3,125,500, making him the first player to breach the £3 million barrier and placing him more than £1 million clear of Luke Humphries in second.
Yet financial reward has never been the primary driving force for the man nicknamed ‘The Nuke’. “It’s darts, you are on your own against everyone. What keeps me going is just titles,” he told Bild. “I always see it’s about the money, it’s about the money. It is about the titles.”
The distinction matters greatly to Littler, who views prize money as a byproduct of success rather than its purpose. With his coffers expected to swell further still, the teenager’s singular focus on collecting trophies rather than chasing cheques sets him apart from many contemporaries.
Littler has set his sights firmly on Taylor’s record of 16 world championship titles, a benchmark he believes is within reach given sufficient time and determination. “Look at what Phil Taylor achieved over many years. I’m still only 19 so hopefully within the next 30 years, if I can be bothered, then I’ll break some more records. I have just got to keep going. I have had some days off and it has been great to get some rest,” he said.
Having triumphed in two of his three World Championship appearances, the teenager exudes quiet confidence about the festive showpiece. “I have a very good record but we just have to wait till Christmas, then the party starts,” he added.
Before then, Littler’s schedule includes the World Series of Darts Finals, World Grand Prix, European Championship and Grand Slam of Darts. With a trajectory like his, the coming months promise to be as electric as his performances on the oche.
