Gabriel
Clemens

Darts

BIOGRAPHY

Gabriel Clemens, better known as the ‘German Giant’ is a German professional darts player and has held a Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Tour Card since 2018. Before this he primarily played in national tournaments and federal leagues.

As well as playing darts, he likes to spend his spare time with his girlfriend, family and friends. For someone like Gabriel Clemens who spends every weekend away at a tournament or other event, private life often suffers. He enjoys free time whenever he gets the chance!

SHORTFACTS

Right

Throwing hand

Gabriel Clemens GEN 1,23g

Darts

16 August 1983

Date of birth

1.91 m

Height

Metalworker

Trade

Saarwellingen

Place of residence

Since February 2019

Professional darts player

SUCCESSES

PDC WDC: semi-final

2023

The Masters: first round

2023

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

2023

Belgian Darts Open PDC European Tour: quarter final

2022 • Belgian

European Championship: first round

2022

The Masters: first round

2022

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

2022

Gibraltar Darts Trophy PDC European Tour: quarter final

2022 • Gibraltar

PDC WDC: last sixteen

2021

UK Open: last sixteen

2021 • England

European Championship: first round

2021

World Series of Darts Finals: first round

2021

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

2021

World Matchball participant

2020

German number one

2020

PDC World Ranking #31

2020

UK Open: last sixteen

2020 • England

World Matchplay: last sixteen

2020

World Grand Prix of Darts: last sixteen

2020

PDC WDC: first round

2020

German Darts Masters Finale

2020

First German player to be sponsored by Target

2020

PDC World Darts Championship participant

2019

Pro Tour Finals: 2x runner-up

2019

German Darts Masters: final

2019

Grand Slam of Darts: last sixteen

2019

PDC WDC: second round

2019

PDC World Darts Championship participant

2018

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

2018

Players Championship Finals: last sixteen

2018

World Masters: semi-final

2017

”

Being successful in darts takes
strong nerves – especially when
all eyes are focused on you. Even
if a dart sometimes misses the
mark, my fans are behind me and
have my back! This support is simply
incredible, there are no words to
describe it…
Thank you for it, you are the best!

– Gabriel Clemens

Gabriel
Clemens FAQ

How tall is Gabriel Clemens / the German Giant?

Gabriel Clemens is 1.91 metres tall. His nickname of the ‘German Giant’ is a reference to his appearance, and particularly his height.

How much does Gabriel Clemens earn?

Gabriel Clemens has earned 285,500 pounds in prize money over the last two years (as of March 2023).

How old is Gabriel Clemens?

Gabriel Clemens is 42 – he was born on 16 August 1983 in Saarlouis.

Where does Gabriel Clemens live?

Gabriel Clemens lives in the municipality of Saarwellingen and is originally from Saarland. He was born in Saarlouis and grew up in in Honzrath (municipality of Beckingen).

What does his nickname Gaga mean?

There is no particular meaning behind Gabriel Clemens’s nickname. His brother, who was ten years younger, could not pronounce his name when he was young and called him ‘Gaga’. At some point, his friends followed suit and the nickname stuck.

What does Gabriel Clemens enjoy?

Gabriel Clemens loves his home state of Saarland. He likes to spend his spare time with family and friends, or going fishing. He is also a massive fan of 1. FC Saarbrücken. When he has the time, he enjoys going to the stadium to cheer his team on.

What is the Walk-on-Song of Gabriel Clemens?

Gabriel Clemens enters the stage to „Wonderwall“ of Oasis.

Is Gabriel Clemens married?

Gabriel Clemens is not married, but lives with his partner, Lisa Heuser. Lisa Heuser is also his manager.

What is Gabriel Clemens’s trade?

Gabriel Clemens is a trained metalworker. He previously worked part-time as an industrial mechanic for a municipal union in Saarland. Gabriel’s employer supported him right through to when he became a full-time darts professional in 2019. Gabriel Clemens was released by his employer at the end of 2019 to allow him to focus all of his attentions on his darts career.

Where is Gabriel Clemens in the world rankings list (order of merit)?

Gabriel Clemens is currently placed 19th in the PDC Order of Merit (as of March 2023). Gabriel Clemens was placed 25th in 2021 and 2022.

What club does Gabriel Clemens play for?

Gabriel Clemens is a member of the Dartverein Kaiserslautern darts club. He has been playing here for around ten years. Before this he played for a darts club in Saarland.

What does a typical training day look like for Gabriel Clemens?

Gabriel Clemens generally begins training at 8 a.m. A training session lasts for four to six hours. Three or four hours of this is spent throwing darts and training at the board. The rest of the time, he works on his physical fitness and mental strength using a variety of training exercises. Gabriel Clemens trains daily, except for during tournaments. He completes his training at his own training centre in Reisbach (municipality of Saarwellingen).

What is Gabriel Clemens’s favourite fast food?

Gabriel Clemens’s favourite food is curried sausage. As he is often on the road, he occasionally eats fast food.

Gabriel Clemens

BIOGRAPHY

SHORTFACTS

Right

Gabriel Clemens GEN 1,23g

16 August 1983

1.91 m

Metalworker

Saarwellingen

Since February 2019

SUCCESSES

PDC WDC: semi-final

The Masters: first round

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

Belgian Darts Open PDC European Tour: quarter final

European Championship: first round

The Masters: first round

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

Gibraltar Darts Trophy PDC European Tour: quarter final

PDC WDC: last sixteen

UK Open: last sixteen

European Championship: first round

World Series of Darts Finals: first round

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

World Matchball participant

German number one

PDC World Ranking #31

UK Open: last sixteen

World Matchplay: last sixteen

World Grand Prix of Darts: last sixteen

PDC WDC: first round

German Darts Masters Finale

First German player to be sponsored by Target

PDC World Darts Championship participant

Pro Tour Finals: 2x runner-up

German Darts Masters: final

Grand Slam of Darts: last sixteen

PDC WDC: second round

PDC World Darts Championship participant

Pro Tour Finals: 1x runner-up

Players Championship Finals: last sixteen

World Masters: semi-final

Gabriel Clemens FAQ

How tall is Gabriel Clemens / the German Giant?

How much does Gabriel Clemens earn?

How old is Gabriel Clemens?

Where does Gabriel Clemens live?

What does his nickname Gaga mean?

What does Gabriel Clemens enjoy?

What is the Walk-on-Song of Gabriel Clemens?

Is Gabriel Clemens married?

What is Gabriel Clemens’s trade?

Where is Gabriel Clemens in the world rankings list (order of merit)?

What club does Gabriel Clemens play for?

What does a typical training day look like for Gabriel Clemens?

What is Gabriel Clemens’s favourite fast food?

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