Raymond van Barneveld vs Phil Taylor
Raymond van Barneveld vs Phil Taylor: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Raymond van Barneveld and Phil Taylor?
Phil Taylor, often regarded as the greatest darts player, has had numerous iconic matches against van Barneveld, including their famous encounters in finals and major tournaments.
Raymond van Barneveld
Key numbers
- World Championships5 titles
- UK Open2 titles
- Premier League1 title
- Total Major TitlesOver 20
Top honours
- BDO World ChampionshipWinner (4): 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005
- PDC World ChampionshipWinner (1): 2007
- UK OpenWinner (2): 2006, 2007
- World MastersWinner (2): 2001, 2005
- Grand SlamWinner (1): 2012
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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