Belgian darts future in doubt after Dimitri van den Bergh and Kim Huybrechts recent struggles

Belgian darts is facing a difficult period, with its two most recognizable figures, Kim Huybrechts and Dimitri Van den Bergh, both struggling for form on the PDC Pro Tour.

The pair, who have long represented Belgium at the World Cup of Darts, are experiencing one of their lowest collective spells in recent memory. Recent statistics show that Huybrechts has won just 18 of his 47 matches in 2025, giving him a win percentage of 38.3 percent, while Van den Bergh has fared even worse, securing only 12 wins from 34 outings, a 35.3 percent success rate.

These results place them 101st and 111th respectively on the Pro Tour win percentage rankings, a stark contrast to the high standards both have set in the past.

For Huybrechts, the downturn represents a continuation of inconsistency that has come towards the latter part of his career. Once regarded as Belgium’s most reliable player and a World Cup finalist, he has seen his performances change year after year, with sparks of brilliance often overshadowed by early exits. His reputation for determination and fighting spirit remains intact, but his results suggest that converting opportunities has become a growing challenge.

Van den Bergh’s numbers are even more concerning given his pedigree. Known as “The Dream maker,” he has already etched his name in darts history with a World Matchplay title and a reputation as one of the sport’s most exciting young talents. However, his Pro Tour struggles in 2025 paint the picture of a player battling to find rhythm and consistency. Despite his natural scoring power and charismatic presence on stage, Van den Bergh appears to be in the midst of a confidence crisis, one that threatens to undermine his position among the sport’s top contenders.

These declines carry broader consequences for Belgium’s standing in international darts. The nation has leaned heavily on the Huybrechts-Van den Bergh partnership in the World Cup, where chemistry and teamwork have often allowed them to upset higher-ranked opponents. But with both players currently out of form, Belgium risks losing its competitive edge, making it difficult to advance deep into tournaments or challenge the game’s leading nations.

Nonetheless, darts has always been a sport of peaks and troughs, and both men possess the experience and talent to rebound. Huybrechts has shown resilience throughout his career, while Van den Bergh, still in his prime years, has plenty of time to recalibrate and rediscover the confidence that once made him a champion. Belgian fans will be hoping this current slump is temporary, and that their long-standing World Cup duo can soon restore pride and belief by returning to winning ways.