From Tiling Bathrooms to Becoming a World Champion

Michael van Gerwen, the three-time PDC world champion, has opened up about his previous career as a tradesman before his success in the darts world.

Tiling the Bathroom of a Football Legend

Van Gerwen shared that one of his most memorable jobs as a tiler was working on the bathroom of former Arsenal star Dennis Bergkamp just a few years before his rise to fame.

Hard Work Pays Off

Reflecting on his journey, van Gerwen emphasized the importance of hard work and success in major tournaments for achieving financial stability as a professional darts player.

Darts Stars with Unconventional Backgrounds

Van Gerwen is not the only darts champion to have had a different job before reaching fame. Gerwyn Price was a professional rugby player, Michael Smith worked with cattle, Peter Wright had various odd jobs, and Jonny Clayton still does part-time plastering.