Anecdote
His close bond with fans and his 'People's Champion' identity have made him one of the most likeable figures on tour.
Stephen Bunting is a England darts player, currently ranked #6 in the PDC order of merit. Known as "The Bullet", Stephen Bunting's walk-on music is "Titanium" by David Guetta / Sia.
This darts entrance song helps define player identity and crowd atmosphere before the first throw.
His close bond with fans and his 'People's Champion' identity have made him one of the most likeable figures on tour.
"I'm the People's Champion."
Source: BBC Sport clip
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Official PDC data Β· Updated3 Mar 2026
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Stephen Bunting 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.
Stephen Bunting competes under the nickname "The Bullet", that repeatability matters more than occasional peak sessions, because ranking strength is built across many events. Stephen Bunting is currently ranked #6, 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, Stephen Bunting tends to rely on a repeatable scoring foundation with controlled doubles under televised pressure. That structure supports better control of medium-pressure legs where one unstable visit can flip momentum and change match flow quickly.
At 40, technical strength is tied to phase management: keeping scoring stable in the middle leg window, then improving checkout selection as pressure rises. At #6, the next step is protecting elite-week consistency while converting more semi-final and final opportunities. 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. Stephen Bunting generally handles those moments through compact routines, measured pace, and pragmatic target selection when margins are tight.
Stephen Bunting is currently ranked #6, 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.