Martin Schindler has long been more than just a promising talent – he is an established force on the international darts circuit and currently Germany’s number one. His career began on the traditional path through the German Darts Federation (DDV), where he became German Junior Champion in 2014 before claiming the men's title two years later. In 2016, he made the leap to the PDC and immediately qualified for several European Tour events. By 2017, he had secured his first Tour Card – marking the beginning of a steadily rising professional career.

In his debut year on the Pro Tour, Schindler made an impression with victories over established professionals and reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts alongside Max Hopp. His singles match against Michael van Gerwen remains unforgettable – even though he ultimately fell short of victory. That same year, he claimed his first Development Tour title and qualified for the PDC World Championship for the first time.

2018 and 2019 brought mixed results. While there were impressive runs – including reaching the final of the World Youth Championship and defeating van Gerwen at the German Darts Masters – there were also setbacks. At the end of 2020, Schindler lost his Tour Card. But in 2021, he came back stronger than ever: regaining his Tour Card, hitting a nine-darter against Raymond van Barneveld and delivering one of his most consistent seasons to date.

In 2022, he further established himself among the elite, reaching multiple quarter-finals and semi-finals on the Pro Tour, making his first PDC final against van Gerwen and delivering a strong World Cup performance alongside Gabriel Clemens. He also celebrated his first victory at the World Championship before narrowly losing in the third round to eventual champion Michael Smith.

2023 marked another milestone in his career: quarter-final appearances at the UK Open and World Grand Prix, a European Tour semi-final, a World Cup semi-final and numerous other impressive performances.

His major breakthrough on the European Tour came in 2024. In Riesa, Schindler claimed his first title, followed by a second triumph in Basel. In 2025, he secured his third European Tour title at the Austrian Darts Open, becoming the most successful German player in European Tour history. His consistent performances confirmed what had become increasingly clear: Schindler belongs among the elite.

In 2026, "The Wall" wrote another chapter in German darts history. At the European Championship in Dortmund, victories over Wessel Nijman and Jermaine Wattimena, followed by a stunning 10–1 win against Jonny Clayton, saw him reach the semi-finals of a major singles tournament for the first time. But he wasn't done yet. With an impressive 11–6 victory over Krzysztof Ratajski, Schindler became the first German player ever to reach a PDC major singles final. Although he ultimately fell 8–11 to Ross Smith, his historic run marked another defining moment for German darts.

His nickname "The Wall" represents more than just his presence on stage – it reflects his entire journey: patient, relentless and incredibly difficult to break down. With clear ambitions, growing experience and a cool head under pressure, Martin Schindler has become a true figurehead of German darts – and his journey is far from over.

This is Martin Schindler.
Precise. Ambitious. Ready for more.