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Dirk van Duijvenbode

“Aubergenius”

Dirk van Duijvenbode, "Aubergenius", is a right-handed professional from 's-Gravenzande, a six-time Players Championship winner and 2026 World Matchplay semi-finalist, ranked 20th on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026. We don't currently stock his Bull's NL signature darts, so browse our steel tip darts for a similar setup.

Country: Netherlands
Born: 1992
Darts brand: Bull's NL
Throws: Right-handed
Walk-on: Just Like You – Radical Redemption

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About Dirk van Duijvenbode

Titles and achievements

World Matchplay semi-finalist 2026
Players Championship titles 2023 (three), 2022 (two), 2021
World Series of Darts Finals runner-up 2022
World Grand Prix runner-up 2020

Who is Dirk van Duijvenbode?

Dirk van Duijvenbode is a professional darts player from 's-Gravenzande in the Netherlands, born in 1992. He throws right-handed. His nickname, Aubergenius, comes from his work on an aubergine farm, and he is also known as The Titan. He reached a career-high ranking of world number 10 in 2023.

How did he break through?

His breakthrough came at the 2020 World Grand Prix. On his debut, and as the lowest-ranked qualifier, he beat Mensur Suljović, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Gary Anderson and Simon Whitlock to reach the final, where he lost 5-2 in sets to Gerwyn Price. A few months later he reached the quarter-finals of the 2021 World Championship.

He won six Players Championship titles between 2021 and 2023: one in 2021, two in 2022 and three in 2023. He also reached the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals, losing the final to Price again. In 2025 he hit a nine-darter against Karel Sedláček at the German Darts Championship and went on to the final, losing 8-6 to Nathan Aspinall.

How has Dirk van Duijvenbode played in 2026?

At the 2026 World Championship he lost 3-2 in sets to James Hurrell in the second round. In May he reached the Players Championship 15 final in Leicester, losing 8-5 to Michael van Gerwen.

His best run of the year came at the World Matchplay in Blackpool in July. Unseeded, he beat Chris Dobey 13-11, Michael van Gerwen 14-12 and Gary Anderson 16-13 to reach his first World Matchplay semi-final, where he lost 17-5 to Luke Littler. He was ranked 20th on the PDC Order of Merit as at 18 October 2026.

What darts does Dirk van Duijvenbode use?

Van Duijvenbode has been sponsored by Bull's NL, the Dutch darts maker, since 2018. Bull's NL makes his signature range, which includes the Aubergenius 90% tungsten steel tip dart with a purple titanium coating and a straight phantom grip, plus CP models in 80%, 90% and 95% tungsten. Published figures for his match weight differ, so we haven't listed one here.

We don't currently stock Bull's NL darts. Our steel tip darts range covers a wide spread of weights and barrel shapes, and our dart flights and dart shafts let you fine-tune any setup.

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors Dirk van Duijvenbode's darts?

Bull's NL. He joined the Dutch brand in 2018, and it makes his signature darts, including the Aubergenius 90%.

Why is Dirk van Duijvenbode called Aubergenius?

The nickname comes from his work on an aubergine farm. He is also known as The Titan.

What is Dirk van Duijvenbode's walk-on song?

Just Like You by Radical Redemption.

Has Dirk van Duijvenbode won a major?

Not yet. He was runner-up to Gerwyn Price at the 2020 World Grand Prix and the 2022 World Series of Darts Finals, and reached the World Matchplay semi-finals in 2026.

Is Dirk van Duijvenbode left or right-handed?

He throws right-handed.

Has Dirk van Duijvenbode hit a nine-darter?

Yes. One came against Karel Sedláček at the 2025 German Darts Championship.

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