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1-Phil Taylor
| Date of birth | 13.08.60 |
| Home town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nickname | The Power |
| Major titles | World Championship (15 times), World Masters (once), World Matchplay (12 times), World Grand Prix (10 times), Grand Slam (four times), Premier League (five times), Las Vegas Desert Classic (five times), European Championship (four times), UK Open (four times), US Open (four times), Players' Championship Final (twice) |
| World Championship best | Winner (15 times) |
| Walk-on music | The Power |
It is no understatement to stay Phil Taylor's darting year has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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2-Adrian Lewis
| Date of birth | 21.01.85 |
| Home town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Nickname | Jackpot |
| Major titles | World Championship (once) |
| World Championship best | Winner (once) |
| Walk-on music | Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag |
Perhaps the most naturally talented thrower in the game today, Adrian Lewis is back at the scene of the greatest success of his career.
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3-James Wade
| Date of birth | 06.04.83 |
| Home town | Aldershot |
| Nickname | The Machine |
| Major titles | World Matchplay (once), World Grand Prix (twice), UK Open (twice), Premier League (once) |
| World Championship best | Semi-finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | I Gotta Feeling |
James Wade arrives at Ally Pally at the end of a rollercoaster year in which he went from spending time on suicide watch to winning his latest major title.
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4-Gary Anderson
| Date of birth | 22.12.70 |
| Home town | Rooks Bridge |
| Nickname | The Flying Scotsman |
| Major titles | Premier League (once) |
| World Championship best | Runner-up (once) |
| Walk-on music | Jump Around |
Gary Anderson is one of the heaviest scorers in the game but his Achilles heel remains his finishing under pressure.
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5-Simon Whitlock
| Date of birth | 03.03.69 |
| Home town | Cessnock (Australia) |
| Nickname | The Wizard |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Runner-up (twice) |
| Walk-on music | Down Under |
No crossover player since Raymond van Barneveld has had the impact on the PDC that Simon Whitlock has.
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6-Mark Webster
| Date of birth | 12.08.83 |
| Home town | St Asaph |
| Nickname | Webby |
| Major titles | World Championship (once) |
| World Championship best | Winner (once) |
| Walk-on music | The Bartender and the Thief |
Mark Webster is at the end of what has to be regarded as his breakthrough year in the PDC.
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7-Wes Newton
| Date of birth | 27.08.77 |
| Home town | Blackpool |
| Nickname | The Warrior |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Quarter-finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | Crazy Crazy Nights |
Wes Newton continues to go from strength to strength on the PDC tour and is now inside the top 10.
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8-Raymond van Barneveld
| Date of birth | 20.04.67 |
| Home town | Den Haag (Holland) |
| Nickname | Barney |
| Major titles | World Championship (five times), World Masters (twice), Las Vegas Desert Classic (once), UK Open (twice), World Cup (once) |
| World Championship best | Winner (five times) |
| Walk-on music | Eye of the Tiger |
It's been much too long since we saw the best of Raymond van Barneveld over a consistent period.
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9-Paul Nicholson
| Date of birth | 10.05.79 |
| Home town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Nickname | The Asset |
| Major titles | Players' Championship (once) |
| World Championship best | Quarter-finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | Club Foot |
The PDC crowd need a player they can love to hate - and in Paul Nicholson they have just the man.
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10-Terry Jenkins
| Date of birth | 26.09.63 |
| Home town | Ledbury |
| Nickname | The Bull |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Semi-finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | Wooly Bully |
Can one of the most consistent performers on the circuit finally land a big title at Alexandra Palace?
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11-Mark Walsh
| Date of birth | 01.02.65 |
| Home town | Watford |
| Nickname | Special Brew |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Third round (once) |
| Walk-on music | Special Brew |
Mark Walsh as he has struggled to find consistency on the oche, but enjoyed a strong Grand Slam.
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12-Mervyn King
| Date of birth | 15.03.66 |
| Home town | Ipswich |
| Nickname | The King |
| Major titles | World Masters (once) |
| World Championship best | Runner-up (twice) |
| Walk-on music | Bad |
The last 15 months have been tough for Mervyn King both on and off the oche.
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13-Colin Lloyd
| Date of birth | 07.08.73 |
| Home town | Colchester |
| Nickname | Jaws |
| Major titles | World Matchplay (once), World Grand Prix (once) |
| World Championship best | Semi-Finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | Monster |
A former World No 1, Colin Lloyd's efforts on tour in 2011 certainly haven't matched those of the previous 12 months.
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14-Ronnie Baxter
| Date of birth | 02.05.61 |
| Home town | Blackpool |
| Nickname | Rocket |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Runner-up (twice) |
| Walk-on music | Don't Stop Me Now |
The last 12 months haven't been the best for Ronnie Baxter, reflected in his slip down the Order of Merit.
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15-Wayne Jones
| Date of birth | 24.04.65 |
| Home town | Wolverhampton |
| Nickname | The Wanderer |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Semi-finals (once) |
| Walk-on music | Enter Sandman |
Wayne Jones stands at the start of a crucial year in his darts career.
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16-Vincent van der Voort
| Date of birth | 18.12.75 |
| Home town | Purmerend (Holland) |
| Nickname | Greased Lightning |
| Major titles | None |
| World Championship best | Quarter-finals (twice) |
| Walk-on music | Give It Up |
Officially the fastest thrower on the circuit, blink and you might miss Vincent van der Voort.
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