Nathan Aspinall has firmly established himself among the PDC elite, reaching his fourth European Tour final of the 2025 season — a feat achieved by only five other players in the tour’s history. Known to fans as ‘The Asp’, the 34-year-old Englishman continues to prove he’s in peak form, adding another chapter to an already stellar campaign.
His latest triumph came at the German Darts Championship, where Aspinall edged out Dutch rival Dirk van Duijvenbode 8-6 in a tense final. This marks his third Euro Tour title of the year, having previously lifted the European Darts Trophy and the European Darts Open. He also made it to the final of the International Darts Open, where he was narrowly defeated 8-5 by Stephen Bunting.
Rare Territory in European Tour History
Aspinall’s four-final run places him in rare company. Only a select group of players have reached more than three Euro Tour finals in a single season. Michael van Gerwen leads the pack with eight finals in both 2017 and 2018 — a record that remains unmatched. Luke Humphries reached six finals in 2023, while Peter Wright made five in 2017. Ian White and Dave Chisnall also reached four finals in 2019 and 2023, respectively — a milestone Aspinall now shares.
Consistency in a Fierce Field
What sets Aspinall’s performance apart is the level of consistency he’s shown throughout a fiercely competitive season. In a PDC era where margins are razor-thin and the quality of play is sky-high, The Asp has stood out for his clinical finishing, heavy scoring, and mental resilience. These attributes have not only brought him trophies, but also made him a fan favorite on the Euro Tour circuit.
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Top Seed Heading Into European Championship
Thanks to his strong run, Aspinall has finished the season at the top of the European Tour Order of Merit, earning the #1 seed for the European Championship, which kicks off later this week in Dortmund. He’ll face 2018 World Champion Rob Cross in what promises to be a thrilling first-round clash.
Aspinall’s best European Championship result came in 2021, when he pushed Van Gerwen to the brink in a gripping semifinal, ultimately falling 11-10. This year, however, with form and momentum on his side, the Englishman looks ready to go one step further — or perhaps all the way.
