INCREDIBLE STANDARD! Littler v Van Veen - 2023 Winmau World Youth Championship Final

What a ridiculous standard this is... 16-year-old Luke Littler took on Gian van Veen for the 2023 Winmau World Youth Championship title!
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[@garysmith2845]

Luke looks like he was 16, 16 years ago!

[@BlueHopi144]

can u modify that ? it does not make much sense at all , thanks

[@GretatheEvilGremlin]

😂 he's 32 inside, that's your two 16's!

[@hazzard123]

​@@BlueHopi144it makes a lot of sense wdym?

[@motorhead4870]

@@BlueHopi144it’s called a joke

[@BlueHopi144]

i don't see any joke there , just a wrong left brain articulation . @@motorhead4870

[@Correction294]

Gian only turned up when he was 5-1 down. Luke looks considerably older than 16.

[@Haterade420]

Luke looks older than Gian, but he’s five years younger than Gian. WTF?!?

[@letsgofat7022]

So..?what now...?

[@harry2.01]

I remember one tee shirt shop sold Small, Medium Large and Dart player sizes. Must be the twenty pints a day, plus forty fags and kebab diet that Luke has incorporated into his training regime.

[@johngreenhorn8853]

He had a hard paper round when he was younger.

[@motorhead4870]

16 with the body of a 50 year old couch potato

[@morgcarpenter]

@@johngreenhorn8853 proven with his physique

[@anthonymatute6057]

Luke should have won the title 6-1 to be fair, but Gian’s comeback was absolutely incredible, man both these young players have a bright future in this sport!!!

[@snoowee153]

(He didn't get a chance to win 6-1 therefore shouldn't have won 6-1) He did get a chance not long after tho

[@afaithfulsaying5158]

Both of these players are utterly top tier, incredible players! Excited to see what they do in the future on tour.

[@johngreenhorn8853]

Littler looked like he was a lot more serious and concentrating more than he normally is,which is obviously understandable,he's some talent, i know the future world champion thing is often bandied about but he is a future world champion in the making and i don't think it will be to far into the future,btw GVV is a great player as well,maybe a future world final with him and Littler.

[@lewisharvey9109]

1 match and he's there😂

[@Andreyyy1988]

There will be a strong player in the future. The face, of course, is clearly not 16 years old, 25 at least.

[@spagheddy338]

I don't care about how old Luke looks i'm just amazed about how insane good he is 😮

[@YouShockX]

surely one of the best youth WC finals in terms of quality!

[@Davo_Widnes]

All the Comments regarding Luke's age. He is deffo only 16. He went same school as my Grand Daughter & left this year

[@sjg3is8017]

An unbelievable match, two fantastic players

[@Dad-Gad]

Luke looks like he's going to give a lot of players a run for their money , great style , great playing , well done 👍

[@adamcox2503]

Luke looks older than me, and I'm 53! 🤣

[@olivesheridan1175]

Congratulations Luke 👏👏👏

[@robh88888]

Two great young players the future of darts

[@nightwi5h959]

Talk about Humphries....with Littler playing....six weeks later look what we got. This tour does bring out the new stars clearly.

[@picmanjoe]

They're both working hard on that Thrower's Gut. By 30 they'll look like the rest of the tour pros. They need to back off on the pasties.

[@jameshouchins9469]

People who have never played darts will truly not understand how hard it is to play at this level...especially the closer you get to the finals!

[@terencemeikle534]

An epic in miniature: what a pity that it was played over just 11 legs. Littler already looks like a seasoned pro. Sensational! 👌

[@stewyoder1806]

Lukes got the old man dart body. Awesome last dart of the match. Stepped up and drilled it.

[@Tfbm187]

I'm hyped to see Luke Littler on the tour next year! These two and Rock are definitely upcoming Top 16 players.

[@Iano180]

Rock 😂 nothing special

[@Danhomer14]

@@Iano180you must be a hater, the lad will easily be a top 8 player if he can start hitting doubles in pressure situations

[@Iano180]

@@Danhomer14 and you must be a fan boy, what's he won so far,oh yeah, nothing

[@silverreverence6176]

@@Danhomer14tbf that’s daft to say, “if he could hit more doubles he would be ranked better” well obviously

[@mccann82]

@@Iano180He’s been on the tour for 2 years and been playing TV tournaments for a year. Look at the path Humphries has taken. It doesn’t come immediately. It took MvG years to start winning.

[@damianleah6744]

Amazing standard 😎

[@CrYsTaLySeR]

one of the best matches overall =D ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@chibifirestorm]

littler was probably buying alcohol without getting carded when he was 12

[@chrisb4331]

Can’t wait for them to mix it up with the bigs CAN THE CROWD BE ANY QUIETER. WHAT A STANDARD!!!!

[@lewisharvey9109]

Potentially going to win the mens finals , what an achievement from the young lad

[@Florian-1291]

no way, he's only 16 years old

[@glenmiles6279]

Maybe it’s the beard,and his weight🤷‍♂️

[@Florian-1291]

Sounds reasonable

[@masterd.2002]

How can Littler be 16!? He looks like at least 30+ years old.

[@danthebrave1701]

He could pass for Phil Taylors wee brother.

[@Thommmy1000]

Incredible🎉

[@krankieboolean1340]

Brilliant match.

[@justkinns8223]

incredible level at this age....

[@kartaldegirmenci2606]

Luke looks like double 16

[@WxB2001]

Luke is 16? WHAT!?!?!? I did not expect that

[@JC-xp1kl]

Lukes 16 with 42 years experience

[@fredzmixvlog273]

Nice shot

[@christianhansen3009]

Awesome

[@paulterry1335]

Amazing stuff... Darts is definitely in a very healthy place 👊🏆

[@alanfrith-on5dp]

Unlike Luke who is far from healthy and needs some serious exercise

[@paulterry1335]

@@alanfrith-on5dp Agree 🤣

[@benhowlett7693]

@@alanfrith-on5dp not half! How you get a gut like that at 16???

[@boywonder6659]

Brilliant

[@user-ii4sk3zy6b]

You would never believe this is a youth final if you didn’t know the players 😂

[@Wheelchair_Winkler]

16??? I would have said 36! 😳

[@jawatdennjonge9893]

Finally Lukes darts stick in the board normally

[@charliecooper9794]

I'm reminded of that 12 year old American footballer with the moustache and tattoos.

[@randyfarrington8774]

Is it dog years in the uk? Wtf

[@damngoodjob1]

we all know Luke doesn't get ID'd when in the pub 😂

[@chrisi_w5201]

Unbelievebly good match! So enjoyable to watch this one I gotta say!👏

[@scott5017]

Luke is a middle aged man who only sees his kids on the weekends, you cant convince me otherwise

[@francisthomlinson9062]

😅

[@Myrrdin5]

Have to say at first it looked one sided but van Veen fought back really well, incredibly good standard. 👏👏👏 to both finalists

[@basgerritse2782]

quick reminder that i will never be a pro darts player if 16 year olds are capable of throwing these kind of averages

[@SW-fh7he]

Well, if you reach 100er average, you can compete against everyone for 100 years to come

[@michaeldowd7210]

I remember being 15 waiting for someone to go shop for the booze this guy would get served at 11

[@rossontinternet]

He’s the Joseph Manila of darts

[@glenmiles6279]

Luke 16? no way!

[@spagheddy338]

2 comments that I never get tired of reading: 1. Littler looks like 39 1/2 2. What does Rydz wear on his head? 😂 (Idk but i like his hair)

[@2as3ksinamerica25]

"the biggest moment of his life" That didnt age well😂

[@ub1s.23]

Luke is real deal and he is gonna be big force in future.

[@ichmagheringway89]

Luke (Humphries) and Luke (Littler) are basically the new Michael (van Gerwen) and Michael (Smith)

[@LCFCV9]

On the scale and on his death bed yes

[@TAROTAI]

Luke is the real deal and he is going to be a big force in the future.

[@gislaingingras3414]

I love that fucking darts player!!! He's amazing, really strong minded , a gentleman in victory and in defeat and most importantly, he has a pug!!! ❤❤❤😂😅😂😅😂

[@myth2005]

Was Luke born on the 29th Feb ?

[@Mr.Brown8916]

just a young Dragonlord xD

[@tatsdgreat8886]

Is this some sort of benjamin button case? Or they simply mistook his right age?

[@kevywevykevy]

If Littler wants to stop everyone from talking about his age we're going to need to see not only a birth cert but family photos with dates.

[@malex6964]

What benefit would a dart player have from faking his birth certificate to be younger?

[@kevywevykevy]

@@malex6964 that's a great question, just saying he should post a picture of him being a baby in 2007 to silence all this talk

[@jensstalberg8968]

Spend three minutes and you will find pics of Littler every age from 10 and up. Yes he looks old, but he is not the first one in history to do so.

[@kevywevykevy]

@@jensstalberg8968 okay

[@manemane1505]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brettcomstock1156]

I have a feeling that the “Nuke” kid in purple will be heard from again. Very soon. 😏

[@Daniel-ni5ew]

if this was a scene from Bad boys 2 - luke would've got roasted lool

[@BustaNut063]

Noway hes 16

[@user-ii4sk3zy6b]

What’s with van veen and the ghost throwing all of a sudden 😮

[@petercameron-lw8nq]

21 is considered a youth

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

Where was Aspinall this time??

[@BlueHopi144]

where have u been these last 5 years ?

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

@@BlueHopi144 I am serious. Why didn't he participate this time?

[@chrisreddy4815]

skipped the finals. Think it was his partner's birthday or something @@Whoeverwhateverwhenever

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

@@chrisreddy4815 Thank you!

[@truthinesssss]

👍

[@petercameron-lw8nq]

WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO BOOM BOOM?

[@mikeyt3784]

Idc how good you are at darts, if you look like Luke does at that age, something's wrong...

[@curtispatrick6475]

Kids definitely been spending his days in a pub since he was in diapers

[@John64125]

Not sure about that practice throw thing Gians doing. That could turn into an issue, sort of darts yips? He’s obviously happy doing it but why interrupt the rhythm of the throw? I’ve seen players who struggle to release the dart, you don’t want to encourage that issue.

[@AJ-xv7oh]

Has anybody checked Littlers passport 🤣

[@jat1994]

Luke must have a doctored passport.. no way he’s 16 😂

[@adamjancik5527]

wtf? i am 30years old dude, and still looking younger than Littler, someone needs to check his ID

[@TimoKuipers_]

Luke is JUST 16? He looks like a 30 year old.

[@Sirpuntsalot]

He is not 16... he's like one of those Nigerian footballers

[@xtheamazingax]

Thank you. To those watching for the first time: Enjoy it or you ain’t a darts fan.

[@BlueHopi144]

cool your arrogant rant ....enjoy & leave the others alone .

[@xtheamazingax]

@@BlueHopi144 nope. I refuse 😉

[@BlueHopi144]

u better submit @@xtheamazingax

[@clintonkallis3320]

Littler, as far as age goes he is the Rashid Khan of darts😂

[@user-fm9sz6ew8j]

what if he had not won this? would he have played the seniors WC ?

[@chitahitsu4743]

they both were qualified so that didnt matter

[@youngbloodph4558]

Considering which side of the bracket Van Veen landed at the World Championship, Littler would've run into MVG or Humphries.

[@youngbloodph4558]

Considering which side of the bracket Van Veen landed at the World Championship, Littler would've run into MVG or Humphries.

[@noelwhitehead1015]

Im 7 days older than littler

[@user-tv3uf6yg3g]

Best man wins

[@Chief_Brody]

16?! In what- dog years?

[@martinkomarek9495]

Well done. Nice final. But he's not 16...

[@Winnercircles91]

Luke looks like 40 and veen looks like 16😂😂

[@johnwayne7383]

16?....that is a full on 28 year old man

[@add1cted2l3arning]

Darts has a health problem. These are just kids 🤦‍♂️ Look how far Luke Humphries has come and where his game is at now after losing the extra weight

[@prospera6330]

Littler is 16? I thought he was 11.

[@manni180]

Mmh, van Veen Dartitis Attack?

[@myyoot]

Can’t lie I get more of a hype watching the females beat the males than the under 21s or whatever it is

[@sammarks7295]

If Luke looked littler he'd look 16 😂

[@tatsdgreat8886]

U say that guy is 16???? 😂😂😂😂 What would he look when he turns 25???

[@PunanyChemist]

There's no way that dude is 16. He is more like 16 Yen.

[@jackson2620]

these guys will never want to face luke, just saying... luke will make short work of the pair.

[@Notellu]

Luke is the oldest 16 year old I've ever seen lol

[@sandroknoop6330]

Luke really looks like 28 xd

[@shauntaylor9251]

Watched the last 2 legs and that Van Veen is annoying the hell out of me when he gets a dart at a double !

[@johnpaul3406]

Wonder what his parents look like..family of lookers I'm betting lmao

[@Darren4032]

21 a youth?

[@ChrisJones-bp7ij]

Has anyone seen Luke's birth certificate? 😂😂😉

[@user-ii4sk3zy6b]

I was thinking the same 😂thing

[@yoshikatsumi]

i'm pretty sure he was born in kenya and not the uk.

[@TheSatsuiNohadou]

Yes, 1986

[@maxi9902]

Bro is NOT 16🗣️🗣️😭😭💀💀

[@carlosdeno]

Littler 16 going on 38, like his waist.

[@davidjack825]

i think his waist is already in the 40s

[@carlosdeno]

@@davidjack825 Wouldn’t surprise me, lifestyle changes if he going to conquer the world of darts. Dirty meat isn’t anyone’s friend.

[@rosslittlejohn5515]

Gassing up like his ryhmesake