Jelle Klaasen

Jelle Klaasen
Klaasen in 2017
Personal information
Nickname"The Cobra"
Born (1984-10-17) 17 October 1984 (age 40)
Alphen, North Brabant, Netherlands
Home townGoor, Netherlands
Darts information
Playing darts since2003
Darts22g Unicorn Jelle Klassen Darts
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2004–2007
PDC2007–2021, 2024-
(Tour Card: 2011-2021, 2024-)
WDF2004–2007, 2022–2023
Current world ranking127 Steady (31 October 2024)[1]
WDF major events – best performances
World Ch'shipWinner (1): 2006
World MastersLast 16: 2022
World TrophyLast 16: 2007
Int. Darts LeagueLast 16, Group: 2006
Finder MastersLast 24, Group: 2005
Australian OpenQuarter Final: 2022
Dutch OpenWinner (1): 2022
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipSemi Final: 2016
World MatchplayQuarter Final: 2010
World Grand PrixQuarter Final: 2015
UK OpenSemi Final: 2016
Grand SlamQuarter Final: 2007
European Ch'shipSemi Final: 2009
Premier League7th: 2009
Desert ClassicLast 16: 2008, 2009
US Open/WSoDSemi Final: 2010
PC FinalsLast 16: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016
MastersLast 16: 2016, 2017
World Series FinalsLast 24: 2016, 2017
Other tournament wins
Bousema Open 2014
Budapest Masters 2023
FCD Anniversary Open 2023
Halstern Open 2010
Holiday Open Holland 2014
Irish Open 2022
Killarney Pro Tour 2007
Malta Masters 2023
Open Noord Nederland 2007
Open Rose 2014
Ranking Tuesday Open 2010
Texel Darts Trophy 2011
Westerlaan Open 2010

Players Championships

Players Championship (BAR)2015
Players Championship (WIG) 2015
Other achievements
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing  Netherlands
WDF Europe Cup
Gold medal – first place 2006 Ennis Men's team
Gold medal – first place 2006 Ennis Men's overall
Silver medal – second place 2006 Ennis Men's pairs
Silver medal – second place 2022 Gandía Men's team
Silver medal – second place 2022 Gandía Men's overall

Jelle Klaasen (born 17 October 1984), nicknamed The Cobra, is a Dutch professional darts player who plays in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC). In 2006, he became the youngest darts player to win the World Darts Championship, aged 21 at the time. He also is a Dutch Open champion.

  1. ^ "PDC Order of Merit". PDPA. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.