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Michael Smith became one of the faces of darts after his historic 2023 World Darts Championship triumph. ‘Bully Boy’ is one of the most popular players in the world right now, begging the question, what is Michael Smith’s net worth?
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Michael Smith is one of the most popular names in darts and the Englishman is widely known across the globe – even to people who aren’t fans of the sport, thanks to his incredible nine-darter in the 2023 Word Darts Championship Final vs Michael van Gerwen.
The 34-year-old is the former champion of the world and has won two major titles, including success in the Grand Slam of Darts in 2022. After eight TV final defeats, he finally got across the line and it was all worth it in the end.
Having won millions of pounds from his darts career and his business ventures away from the stage, it’s fair to say that ‘Bully Boy’ is financially comfortable and won’t need to worry about money anytime soon.
He has built a great living for himself through darts, providing for his family by his ability and skill with a dart in his hand. His net worth and career earnings will continue to grow in the coming years as he stays at the top level of the sport.
According to multiple sources such as bet365 and The Sun, it is estimated that Michael Smith has a net worth of £3 million as of today.
Smith has been playing darts ever since he was a child. When he was just 15-years-old, he fell off his bike on the way to school and was forced to use crutches. Whilst on crutches, he thew his first 180!
With being one of the best darts players in the world comes plenty of attention, with ‘Bully Boy’ now the seventh most followed darts player in the world, boasting over 259,000 followers on social media platform Instagram. More on Smith’s career earnings, prize money and sponsors next.
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As one of the best darts players in the world, it comes as no surprise to learn that Michael Smith has earned over £4.1 million in his darts career to date. That’s according to the Professional Darts Players Association (PDPA).
Smith has been labelled as one of the most naturally talented darts players of all time and his game looks so effortless. He has won 20 PDC Pro Tour titles over the years, with two of these being major TV titles. After reaching his third Worlds final at Ally Pally in 2023, Smith finally got over the line.
Smith’s biggest prize of course came from that Michael van Gerwen in impressive fashion to land the feat, winning 7-4 on the night.
This Ally Pally triumph of course included his nine-darter after ‘MVG’ had just missed double 12 for one of his own in the same leg (see video below)!
His success on the world stage came shortly after he landed his second-biggest prize in darts by winning the Grand Slam. He convincingly defeated Nathan Aspinall 16-5 in the final and took home a whopping £150,000.
Overall, it is evident that ‘Bully Boy’ has earned his fair share of money through his successful career in darts to date. Of course, at just 34-years-old, Smith will likely continue to feature at the top level of the sport for several years to come.
Michael Smith will continue to earn lucratively for however long his career lasts, that is for sure. His talent is immense and in turn earns him millions in prize money. You wouldn’t put it past the St Helens’ man earning several more million in the coming years.
THE BEST LEG OF ALL TIME! 🤯🔥
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN MISSES D12 FOR A NINE-DARTER, AND THEN SMITH PINS A PERFECT LEG HIMSELF!
ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS YOU'LL EVER SEE IN SPORT. pic.twitter.com/WyKWFcxq5V
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 3, 2023
Michael Smith Prize Money – Top 10 Biggest Paydays: 225vq
| Tournament | Earnings |
|---|---|
| World Darts Championship 2023 | £500,000 |
| World Darts Championship 2022 | £200,000 |
| World Darts Championship 2019 | £200,000 |
| Grand Slam of Darts 2022 | £150,000 |
| Premier League 2023 | £125,000 |
| Premier League 2018 | £120,000 |
| Premier League 2024 | £105,000 |
| Premier League 2022 | £80,000 |
| World Matchplay 2019 | £70,000 |
| European Championship 2022 | £60,000 |
Michael Smith winnings info per Darts Orakel
Another reason that Michael Smith has a net worth of £3 million and has earned almost £4 million throughout his darting career is down to his various sponsors.
‘Bully Boy’ has many sponsors, but his biggest is a deal with New Zealand-based company Shot Darts. Following a long and successful period with Unicorn, Smith teamed up with Shot to design a new range of arrows, merchandise and accessories.
Smith can be seen wearing a number of shirt sponsors when playing on stage, such as Andyfreight, Bet Goodwin, Toyo Tires, Palmerbet and Tonybet. These are just some of Smith’s current sponsors, but Shot Darts is by far and away his most lucrative endorsement deal as of today.
Although he has his fair share of sponsors, it is ultimately throwing darts that pays ‘Bully Boy’ the most money. He will continue to earn millions as his career progresses. He could even have another decade or two in the sport at least. Plenty of time to make millions more for the St Helens’ man.
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