Gabriel Clemens is called “Gaga” by the British. The 1.91-meter man is a target-friendly giant, who is at peace and won’t hurt a fly. However, Clemens shows no mercy to his opponents. He regularly flattens them with his darts.
At the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup, Gerwyn Price had to believe Ally Pally in London, who put a pair of headphones on his ears because he was annoyed by the clamor and volume of the spectators. Clemens kept his cool and eliminated “Iceman” 5:1 from the World Cup tournament.
World Cup of Darts: Gabriel Clemens fights for the final ticket
After many years of hard training, Clemens reached the absolute top of the world. The Saarlander is the first German player to reach the final of a world darts championship. For this he needs a win against runner-up world champion Michael Smith in the semifinals.
Clemens began his darts passion as a player in 2001. At that time he had just started an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. Clemens had a great boss, lots of vacation days, and he liked his work. But in the end he didn’t have time for the welder when he came home from darts tournaments on the weekends.
Gabriel Clemens can become a darts millionaire
Clemens decided to give up his job as a blacksmith to become a professional darts player. His parents were only mildly enthusiastic, because not all darts professionals can make a living out of their sport. Behind the darts millionaires Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Gerwyn Price, the financial situation is rapidly tightening.
But Clemens lived his dream and believed in his success. For several years his girlfriend Lisa Heuser has been looking after him as a manager who takes care of his finances and appointments. Clemens doesn’t have to worry about money. In the meantime he has earned over half a million euros.
The “German giant” dreams of the first World Cup final
If Clemens wins the World Cup, he can even become a darts millionaire. There is, after all, nearly €600,000 in prize money for the Ally Pally winner. “I’m super happy to be in the semi-finals of the World Cup. I played well,” explains Clemens, who definitely wants to go to the final.
Before the World Cup of Darts in 2023, only a few fans in Germany and Saarland knew him, where he was named “Sportsman of the Year” in his small federal state in 2020. The “German giant” is now known to many people . He is unthinkable when he gets to the World Cup final.
Then the mast-tall stagehand with his gentle mind and gentle hands would be an absolute star of darts.
Gabriel Clemens was the first German player in the history of the Darts World Cup in London to reach the semi-finals. The 39 year old Saarlander won his quarter final match against Gerwyn Price 5-1. In the semifinals of the World Cup, the “German giant” meets the Englishman Michael Smith.
In addition to participating in darts tournaments, Gabriel Clemens enjoys spending his free time with his girlfriend Lisa Heuser, his family and friends. His girlfriend Lisa Heuser, with whom Clemens has been together for a long time, takes over the management of the 39-year-old.
Clemens and girlfriend Lisa Heuser met at a darts tournament. “She’s my big support, something like my anchor,” Clemens explains. Lisa Heuser sits in her box at the World Cup of Darts in London. On successful shots, her gaze always goes to her left.
In recent years, TV money and bonuses for darts players have continued to rise. Gabriel Clemens earned GBP 221,250 in 2021 and 2022 leading up to the World Cup of Darts at Ally Pally in London. That’s almost 250,000 euros. 230,000 euros are added to the World Darts Championships for reaching the semi-finals. If Clemens won the 2023 World Cup, he would pocket €580,000. Nothing is known about the exact amount of Clemens’ fortune.
- Nation: Germany
- Nickname: “German Giant”
- Date of birth: August 16, 1983 (Saarlouis)
- Ranking place: 25
- darts player: since 2001
- World title: –
- PDC Tournament Wins: –
- 9 Darters on TV: –
- 9-Darter: 1 Super League Darts Germany 2018, 2 Pro Tour 2021
- darts darts: Steeldart target 23g
- throwing hand: Right
- Jersey color: yellow black
- Prize money 2021 and 2022 (in sterling): 221,250
- Music at the entrance: “Wonderwall” (Oasis)
- Zodiac sign: Lion
- Residence: Saarwellingen
- To measure: 1.91 m
- Weight: 120kg
- Profession: qualified stagehand, darts professional
- Fiancée: Lisa Heuser
- More kind: –
- Instagram: gabriel.clemens180
- Chirping: @GGiant180
PDC Major:
- PDC-WM: Round of 16 2021
- Darts World Cup: Semifinals 2020 with Max Hopp
- World match: Round of 16 2020
- World Grand Prix: Round of 16 2020
- Grand Slam of Darts: Round of 16 2019
- UK open: Round of 16 2020
- Players Championship Finals: Round of 16 2018 and 2019
- European Championship: 1st round 2020
- World Series of Darts Finals: 1st round 2019
PDC Tournaments:
- Professional tour: 3x runner-up (1x 2018, 2x 2019)
- European tour: 8x 2. Round (2x 2018, 2x 2019, 4x 2020)
- World Series: Runner-up German Darts Masters 2019
- Q-School: Winner of a ticket for the 2018 tour
BDO Major:
- World Masters: Semifinals 2017
World Darts Championship – all PDC champions since 1994
2023 –
2022 – Peter Wright – Michael Smith 7:5
2021 – Gerwyn Price – Gary Anderson 7:3
2020 – Peter Wright – M. van Gerwen 7:3
2019 – M. van Gerwen – Michael Smith 7:3
2018 – Rob Cross – Phil Taylor 7:2
2017 – M. van Gerwen – Gary Anderson 7:3
2016 – Gary Anderson – Adrian Lewis 7:5
2015 – Gary Anderson – Phil Taylor 7:6
2014 – M. van Gerwen – Peter Wright 7:4
2013 – Phil Taylor – M. van Gerwen 7:4
2012 – Adrian Lewis – Andy Hamilton 7:3
2011 – Adrian Lewis – Gary Anderson 7:5
2010 – Phil Taylor – Simon Whitlock 7:3
2009 – Phil Taylor – R. van Barneveld 7:1
2008 – John Part – Kirk Shepherd 7:2
2007 – R. van Barneveld – Phil Taylor 7:6
2006 – Phil Taylor – Peter Manley 7:0
2005 – Phil Taylor – Mark Dudbridge 7:4
2004 – Phil Taylor – Kevin painter 7:6
2003 – John Part – Phil Taylor 7:6
2002 – Phil Taylor – Peter Manley 7:0
2001 – Phil Taylor – John Part 7:0
2000 – Phil Taylor – Dennis Priestley 7:3
1999 – Phil Taylor – Peter Manley 6:2
1998 – Phil Taylor – Dennis Priestley 6:0
1997 – Phil Taylor – Dennis Priestley 6:3
1996 – Phil Taylor – Dennis Priestley 6:4
1995 – Phil Taylor – Rod Harrington 6:2
1994 – Dennis Priestley – Phil Taylor 6:1
World Cup of Darts: Most successful players
1. Phil Taylor – 14 world titles
2. Michael van Gerwen – 3 world titles
3. Peter Wright – 2 world titles
John Part – 2 world titles
Adrian Lewis – 2 world titles
Gary Anderson – 2 world titles
7. Gerwyn Price – 1 WM Title
Rob Cross – 1 world title
Dennis Priestly – 1 world title
Raymond van Barneveld – 1 WM title
World Darts Championship: All 32 seeds
1. Gerwyn Price (WAL)
2. Peter Wright (SCO)
3. Michael van Gerwen (Netherlands)
4. Michael Smith (ITA)
5. Luke Humphries (ITA)
6. Rob Cross (ITA)
7. Jonny Clayton (WAL)
8. James Wade (ITA)
9. Danny Noppert (NED)
10. Nathan Aspinall (ITA)
11. Gary Anderson (SCO)
12. Dave Chisnall (ITA)
13. Joe Cullen (ITA)
14. Dirk van Duijvenbode (NED)
15. Dimitri Van den Bergh (BEL)
16. Ryan Searle (ITA)
17. José de Sousa (POR)
18. Krzysztof Ratajski (POL)
19. Ross Smith (ITA)
20. Damon Heta (AU)
21. Stephen Bunting (ITA)
22. Chris Dobey (ITA)
23. Callan Rydz (ITA)
24. Daryl Gurney (NIR)
25. Gabriel Clemens (GER)
26. Brendan Dolan (NIR)
27. Mervyn King (ITA)
28. Vincent van der Voort (NED)
29. Martin Schindler (GER)
30. Mensur Suljovic (AUT)
31. Kim Huybrechts (BEL)
32. Raymond van Barneveld (NED)
Darts World Cup: Prize Pool
Winner: 580,000 euros
Final: 230,000 Euros
Semi-finals: 116,000 euros
Quarter-finals: €58,000
4th round: 40,000 euros
3rd round: 39,000 euros
2nd round: 17,000 euros
1st round: 8700 euros
Overall prize money: 2,900,000 euros
World Cup of Darts: Game rounds
Final Best of 13 sets
Halffinal: best of 11 sets
Quarterfinals: best of 9 sets
4. Round: best of 7 sets
3. Round: best of 7 sets
2. Group: best of 5 sets
1. Group: best of 5 sets
9-darter at world championships
2009 – R. against Barneveld – J. Klaasen / Viertelfinal
2010 – R. against Barneveld – B. Dolan / 2nd round
2011 – A. Lewis – G. Anderson / Final
2013 – D. Winstanley – V. vdVoort / 2. Runde
2013 – M. v. Gerwen – J. Wade / Halbfinal
2014 – T Jenkins – P Laursen / 1st round
2014 – K. Anderson – I. White / 1. Runde
2015 – A. Lewis against R. – Barneveld / 3. Round
2016 – G. Anderson – J. Klaasen / Semifinal
2021 – J. Wade – S. Bunting / 3. Round
2022 – W. Borland – B. Brooks / 1. Round
2022 – D. Labanauskas – MD Decker / 1. Race
2022 – G. Price – M. Smith / Quarterfinals
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