Jelle Klaasen

  • BDO World Champion 2006

Jelle Klaasen ( born October 17, 1984 in Alphen, North Brabant ) is a Dutch darts player. His former nickname was " Jelle de Snelle ", which is due to its very fast throwing technique. Today he calls himself, however, " The Matador ".

Klaasen was at the 2006 World Professional Darts Championship BDO the youngest title holder ever. During the tournament, he defeated in the second round and Mervyn King in the final, he won against his compatriot and defending champion Raymond van Barneveld. In 2007, Klaasen already retired on the first round against Co Stompe without its own set win.

In January 2007, joined " The Matador " for competitors Association PDC.

There he was in February 2014 at No. 34 of the Order of Merit.

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