Phil Taylor vs Raymond van Barneveld
Phil Taylor vs Raymond van Barneveld: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld?
The rivalry with Raymond van Barneveld is one of the most celebrated in darts history, marked by high-stakes matches and mutual respect. Their encounters often captivated audiences and defined an era.
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
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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