Anecdote
Before darts fully took over, he played as a semi-professional goalkeeper and had a football background.
Nathan Aspinall is a England darts player, currently ranked #14 in the PDC order of merit. Known as "The Asp", Nathan Aspinall's walk-on music is "Mr.
Brightside" by The Killers. This darts entrance song helps define player identity and crowd atmosphere before the first throw.
Before darts fully took over, he played as a semi-professional goalkeeper and had a football background.
"There's nothing more mentally challenging than playing darts on a stage for a lot of money."
Source: Instagram reel
Go from this playerβs setup to the rules, doubles, and checkout habits that shape real matchplay.
Official PDC data Β· Updated3 Mar 2026
2023World Matchplay
15 Jul 2023 Β· Season 2023
2019Ladbrokes UK Open Finals
1 Mar 2019 Β· Season 2019
2025German Darts Championship
17 Oct 2025 Β· Season 2025
2025European Darts Open
30 May 2025 Β· Season 2025
2025European Darts Trophy
21 Mar 2025 Β· Season 2025
2022Players Championship 22
3 Aug 2022 Β· Season 2022
2022Players Championship 13
10 Apr 2022 Β· Season 2022
2020Players Championship 7
14 Mar 2020 Β· Season 2020
2020Players Championship 2
9 Feb 2020 Β· Season 2020
2018Players Championship - 18
5 Sept 2018 Β· Season 2018
2019US Darts Masters
4 Jul 2019 Β· Season 2019
2017Challenge Tour - 9
13 May 2017 Β· Season 2017
2015Development Tour 7
28 Jun 2015 Β· Season 2015
Nathan Aspinall stays in the top-tier conversation through reliable week-to-week output. The key traits are controlled scoring phases, efficient setup darts, and enough finishing stability to keep close matches under control late in legs.
Nathan Aspinall competes under the nickname "The Asp", that repeatability matters more than occasional peak sessions, because ranking strength is built across many events. Nathan Aspinall is currently ranked #14, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. It reflects a professional profile based on consistency rather than volatility.
Across full matches, Nathan Aspinall tends to rely on competitive intensity, strong response after setbacks, and reliable clutch finishing. That structure supports better control of medium-pressure legs where one unstable visit can flip momentum and change match flow quickly.
At 34, technical strength is tied to phase management: keeping scoring stable in the middle leg window, then improving checkout selection as pressure rises. At #14, the key challenge is turning regular quarter-final quality into repeated semi-final and final weeks. This is the pattern usually associated with durable top-16 profiles.
Pressure performance is less about dramatic shots and more about repeatable choices in decisive visits. Nathan Aspinall generally handles those moments through compact routines, measured pace, and pragmatic target selection when margins are tight.
Nathan Aspinall is currently ranked #14, which supports the idea that the performance level is sustained across events, not driven by one isolated run. The competitive upside now depends on converting a slightly higher share of late-leg doubles, because that small edge often separates regular contenders from consistent major finalists.