Jelle Klaasen

Jelle Klaasen
Klaasen in 2017
Personal information
Nickname"The Cobra"
Born (1984-10-17) 17 October 1984
Alphen, North Brabant, Netherlands
Home townGoor, Netherlands
Darts information
Playing darts since2003
Darts22g Unicorn Signature
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon
Organisation (see split in darts)
BDO2004–2007
PDC2007–2021, 2024–
(Tour Card: 2011–2021, 2024–)
WDF2004–2007, 2022–2023
Current world ranking(PDC) 83 (1 June 2025)
WDF major events – best performances
World ChampionshipWinner (1): 2006
World MastersLast 16: 2022
World TrophyLast 16: 2007
Int. Darts LeagueLast 16, Group: 2006
Finder MastersLast 24, Group: 2005
Australian OpenQuarter Final: 2022
Dutch OpenWinner (1): 2022
PDC premier events – best performances
World ChampionshipSemi Final: 2016
World MatchplayQuarter Final: 2010
World Grand PrixQuarter Final: 2015
UK OpenSemi Final: 2016
Grand SlamQuarter Final: 2007
European ChampionshipSemi Final: 2009
Premier League7th: 2009
Desert ClassicLast 16: 2008, 2009
US Open/WSoDSemi Final: 2010
PC FinalsLast 16: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016
MastersLast 16: 2016, 2017
World Series FinalsLast 24: 2016, 2017
Other tournament wins
Bousema Open 2014
Budapest Masters 2023
FCD Anniversary Open 2023
Halstern Open 2010
Holiday Open Holland 2014
Irish Open 2022
Malta Masters 2023
Open Noord Nederland 2007
Open Rose 2014
Ranking Tuesday Open 2010
Texel Darts Trophy 2011
Westerlaan Open 2010

Players Championships (x3)

Players Championship (Barnsley)2015
Players Championship (Killarney)2007
Players Championship (Wigan) 2015
Other achievements
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing  Netherlands
WDF World Cup
2023 EsbjergMen's team
2023 EsbjergMen's overall
WDF Europe Cup
2006 EnnisMen's team
2006 EnnisMen's overall
2006 EnnisMen's pairs
2022 GandíaMen's team
2022 GandíaMen's overall

Jelle Klaasen (born 17 October 1984), nicknamed the Cobra, is a Dutch professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He previously participated in British Darts Organisation (BDO) tournaments, where in 2006, he became the youngest player to win the BDO World Darts Championship, aged 21 at the time. He also is a Dutch Open champion.