Aileen de Graaf

Dutch professional darts player who became WDF Women's World Champion and multiple-time Netherlands Women's Champion, competing at the highest level.

Born in Tilburg, the Netherlands on 8 July 1991, Aileen de Graaf emerged from a country renowned for producing world-class darts players. Growing up in North Brabant, she developed her throwing technique during her youth and began competing in local tournaments before progressing to national-level competition. Her early development coincided with the golden era of Dutch darts, when players like Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld dominated the men's game. De Graaf's breakthrough came through consistent performances on the PDC Women's Series, where she established herself as one of the circuit's most reliable competitors. Her methodical approach and strong finishing ability earned recognition throughout the European darts community. She regularly competed in major PDC events, including the World Championship and other televised tournaments, representing the Netherlands on the sport's biggest stages. Her participation in these high-profile events helped raise the profile of women's darts in the Netherlands. The pinnacle of de Graaf's career came with her victory at the WDF Women's World Championship, making her the first Dutch woman to claim this prestigious title. This achievement established her credentials as the most successful female darts player in Dutch history. Her world championship triumph demonstrated her ability to perform under pressure and compete with the best players globally. She also secured multiple titles on the Women's Series circuit and maintained consistent rankings among the world's top female players. De Graaf's success has proven instrumental in developing women's darts in the Netherlands, a country traditionally associated with male dominance in the sport. Her achievements have inspired a new generation of Dutch female players and helped establish the Netherlands as a competitive nation in women's darts. Her professional approach and tournament victories have contributed significantly to the growing recognition and respect for women's darts, both domestically and internationally, cementing her status as a pioneering figure in Dutch darts history.

• WDF Women's World Champion
• PDC Women's Series finalist
• Netherlands Women's Champion multiple
• WDF Women's World Champion 2018
• Netherlands Women's Champion