Who is Michael van Gerwen’s wife? All about Daphne van Gerwen

Dutch darts superstar Michael van Gerwen has announced his separation from wife Daphne van Gerwen, ending a relationship that began in 2008 and led to marriage in 2014. The couple has been by each other’s side through many of van Gerwen’s career highs, including his three PDC World Darts Championship titles.

Michael, often referred to as “Mighty Mike,” shared the news on social media on Saturday, expressing deep sadness. In the emotional post, he also revealed that he would be withdrawing from upcoming tournaments, including the Dutch Darts Championship, to deal with the personal challenges ahead.

“It is with great sadness that I inform you that Daphne and I have decided to end our relationship. As a result, I have withdrawn from the upcoming tournaments. I am sorry to disappoint my fans, but I trust that they will understand my decision. We are going through difficult times and ask everyone to respect our privacy,” van Gerwen said in the statement.

Who is Daphne van Gerwen?

Daphne Govers, now known as Daphne van Gerwen, met Michael in the Netherlands and started dating him in 2008. The couple married in 2014 — the same year Michael won his first World Darts Championship, making him the youngest PDC world champion at just 24.

Daphne is a former hairdresser and a lifelong darts fan. She has supported her husband throughout his career, frequently traveling with him to tournaments across the world. Daphne also maintains a vibrant Instagram presence, with nearly 30,000 followers, often posting about family life and travels to destinations like Ibiza and Disneyland.

Children

Michael and Daphne share two children:

• Zoe, born in August 2017

• Mike, born in April 2020

Their children have occasionally joined Michael on stage, including during the 2023 World Series of Darts Finals, where they ran on stage to celebrate his victory.

Van Gerwen’s Career Highlights

Van Gerwen, born in 1989, began playing darts at 13. By 17, he won the World Masters in 2006. Since then, his career has skyrocketed. He was world No. 1 for seven straight years and has won:

• 3 PDC World Championships (2014, 2017, 2019)

• 6 Premier League titles

• 6 World Grand Prix titles

• 4 European Championships

• 4 World Matchplay titles

• 5 Masters titles

• 3 Grand Slam titles

• 7 Players Championship Finals

• 159 singles titles worldwide (as of Dec 2023)

He’s currently ranked No. 3 in the world and remains the second most successful PDC player after Phil Taylor.

What is Michael van Gerwen’s net worth?

Michael van Gerwen has an estimated net worth of £6 million. He earns from both prize money and sponsorships. He is endorsed by brands such as:

• Leyland Trade

• Dartshop.tv

• Keuken Concurrent

• Van Mossel Automotive

• XQ Darts Max