Quick Info
| Profession | Professional darts player |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Pembury, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Robert Cross
Rob Cross withdrew from the Dutch Darts Championship after arriving in Maastricht and then returning to England for what he described as personal reasons. He announced the decision on Instagram and apologised to PDC Europe and fans. He remains scheduled to compete at the European Championship in Dortmund.
Rob Cross was beaten by Keane Barry at the Czech Darts Open in Prague, with Barry winning in brutal heat. The defeat was part of a difficult run of results in the autumn of 2026.
Rob Cross reached the third round of the 2026 International Darts Open in Riesa, Germany, where he beat defending champion Stephen Bunting 6-2. The tournament was ultimately won by Ross Smith, who beat Ryan Searle 8-3 in the final.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | English darts player nicknamed Voltage who competes in PDC events. He won the PDC World Darts Championship in 2018 on his debut, after turning professional less than a year earlier. He reached a peak PDC world ranking of number two in 2018 and 2019. |
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| Major Titles |
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| Career Titles Total | 22 PDC titles |
| Highest PDC Ranking | 2 |
Physical Stats & More
| Laterality | Right-handed |
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| Darts Used | 21.5g Target Signature |
Personal Life
| Hometown Association | Hastings |
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| Previous Occupation | Electrician |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Georgia |
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Family
| Children | Four children, including a son |
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Career
| Early Career | Started playing darts at age eleven and reached the last 32 of the 2016 UK Open before turning professional in 2017. |
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| PDC Challenge Tour | Won the PDC Challenge Tour Ranking title in 2016. |
| 2018 World Championship | Won the PDC World Darts Championship on debut by defeating Phil Taylor in the final. |
| Won the US Darts Masters final against Gerwyn Price. | |
| Hit his first televised nine-darter in the Premier League semi-final against Nathan Aspinall. | |
| 2026 International Darts Open | Reached the third round, where he beat Stephen Bunting 6-2 before the event was won by Ross Smith. |
| Current PDC Ranking | 22 (as of 04/10/2026) |
Favourites
| Walk-on Music | I Don't Wanna Wait by David Guetta & OneRepublic |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for calm composure under pressure and consistent scoring |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was working as a full-time electrician shortly before his world title win. | |
| 2. Took a break from playing for two to three years after his son was born. | |
| 3. Full name is listed as Robert Stefan Eric Cross. |
