Aubergenius — one of darts' most entertaining and distinctive personalities, a Dutch lorry driver who delivered aubergines before his darts career took off, and a major championship winner whose explosive scoring and unpredictable style make him one of the most watchable players on the PDC circuit.
Dirk van Duijvenbode was born in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands on 14 November 1992. He worked as a lorry driver delivering aubergines before his darts career gathered momentum — a detail that gave him his memorable nickname Aubergenius. He won the Grand Slam of Darts in 2020 and the European Championship in 2021, establishing himself as a genuine major-winning player. His powerful throw, explosive scoring and willingness to produce high-risk, high-reward darts make him one of the most exciting players to watch on the circuit.
Grand Slam of Darts Champion 2020
His nickname Aubergenius comes from his former job delivering aubergines by lorry across the Netherlands.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Grand Slam of Darts Champion 2020
- European Championship Champion 2021
- PDC World Championship quarter-finalist