José de Sousa

José Augusto Oliveira de Sousa (born 12 February 1974) is a Portuguese professional darts player. He is based in Tarragona and represented Spain at the 2011 WDF World Cup, but played for the Portuguese team afterwards at the PDC. He won his first televised major title at the 2020 Grand Slam of Darts. He is known among darts fans for his maverick-like scoring, relatively frequent miscounts and unorthodox checkouts in matches. He frequently helps out at local hotels and restaurants during the summer.

José de Sousa
De Sousa in 2021
Personal information
Full nameJosé Augusto Oliveira de Sousa
Nickname"The Special One"
Born (1974-02-12) 12 February 1974
Azambuja, Lisbon, Portugal
Home townTorrejón de Ardoz, Spain
Darts information
Playing darts since1994
Darts20 Gram Trinidad Signautre
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC2011–
(Tour Card: 2019-)
WDF2011
Current world ranking29 (14 April 2024)
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 16: 2023
World MatchplayQuarter Final: 2022
World Grand PrixLast 16: 2021
UK OpenLast 16: 2021
Grand SlamWinner (1): 2020
European Ch'shipQuarter Final: 2021
Premier LeagueRunner Up: 2021
PC FinalsQuarter Final: 2021
MastersSemi Final: 2022
World Series FinalsLast 16: 2021
Other tournament wins
Catalonia Ch'ship 2009, 2012
Catalonia Open 2012
FCD Anniversary Open 2016
Spanish Federation Cup 2017
Vizcaya Open 2017
Bullshooter European Ch'ship 2013

European Tour Events

European Darts Grand Prix 2020

Players Championships

Players Championship (BAR) 2019
Players Championship (DUB) 2019
Players Championship (MK) 2021 (x2)
Players Championship (NIE) 2021
Medal record
Men's Darts
Representing  Portugal
EDF European Ch'ship
2013 Podčetrtek Men's cricket
2015 Santa Susanna Men's singles
2022 Podčetrtek Men's cricket
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