Dartist Alan Soutar Works as a Firefighter: What We Know About His Career.

According to The Sun: Dart star Alan Soutar shared details of his life outside the sport arena with fans after participating in two exhibition matches over the weekend.

The 47-year-old Soutar is currently ranked 53rd in the world, but also has a steady job when he is not traveling to play.

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In his everyday job, Alan is a firefighter in his hometown of Arbroath, Scotland.

On Sunday, he posted a photo from his fire station on his social media, posing in uniform in front of a fire truck.

“Two fantastic exhibition matches over the weekend. Both crowds were amazing, thank you for the support! What a team I have by my side. Now I’m back to my real job.”

Soutar played exhibition matches in Aberdeen and Arbroath over the weekend. He is no stranger to the world of darts, as he won his first PDC title last year.

World Grand Prix in Darts - All You Need to Know

World Grand Prix in Darts

The World Grand Prix in Darts is back this week!

One of the biggest tournaments in the world of darts is back on stage, with thousands of fans gathering in Leicester for a week of action.

The best players in the world will take to the stage, including Mike de Decker, who is ready to defend his title, and last year’s finalist Luke Humphries - the No. 1 seed.

This is one of the few tournaments where Luke Littler faces challenges, as the reigning world champion failed to get past the last 32 in 2024 and 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about the World Grand Prix!

• Tickets - how much do they cost and how to buy them?
• Start times, schedule, and results for the week
• Rules and format - what is double start?
• What is the prize fund?

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Soutar defeated Daryl Gurney 8-7 in the final of Players Championship 11 in Germany, marking his first major achievement. Earlier this year, he also drew attention again by hitting a nine-darter against young player Luke Littler.

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This perfect stage in the game allowed him to gain a 5-4 lead over young Luke in Players Championship 5 in March, but ultimately the Englishman managed to win the match with a narrow score of 6-5.

Alan Soutar's life is an example of how sport and regular work can intertwine, and his achievements on the darts field inspire many, including young athletes.