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{{Short description|English professional darts player}}
{{Infobox darts player
| name = Daniel "The Cobra" Myles
| image = 
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Myles in 2029
| fullname = Daniel James Myles
| nickname = The Cobra
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|4|16}}
| birth_place = [[Bristol]], [[England]]
| hometown = [[Bristol]], [[England]]
| homecountry = England
| since = 2017
| darts = 23g Winmau Cobra Series
| laterality = Right-handed
| music = "Snakecharmer" by Rage of Eden
| organisation = [[International Darts Federation|IDF]]
| currentrank = No. 4 (as of 2030)
| majorwins = * 2028 IDF World Championship
| worldchamps = 2028
}}

'''Daniel James Myles''' (born 16 April 1998) is an English professional [[darts]] player who competes in events organised by the [[International Darts Federation]] (IDF). Known by his nickname "''The Cobra''", Myles is recognised for his quick throwing rhythm and high finishing accuracy. He won the [[2028 IDF World Championship]], defeating Theo Bartlett 7–5 in the final to become world champion.

== Early life ==
Myles was born and raised in [[Bristol]], England. He began playing darts at the age of eleven, inspired by televised matches of [[Phil Taylor]] and [[Raymond van Barneveld]]. After competing in local leagues and youth tournaments, he joined the national development circuit in 2015 and turned professional two years later.

== Career ==
=== Early career ===
Myles debuted on the IDF Tour in 2017, reaching his first quarter-final at the 2019 [[Melbourne Slam]]. His aggressive scoring and confident stage presence made him a crowd favourite, and he climbed into the top 32 of the Order of Merit by the end of the 2020 season.

=== Rise to prominence ===
In 2023, Myles reached his first televised semi-final at the [[Sydney Masters]], narrowly losing to [[Elias Storm]] 10–9. His breakthrough came the following year when he won the [[European Open Darts Championship]] in Hamburg, defeating [[Logan White]] in the final. The victory propelled him into the top ten of the world rankings.

=== World Championship success ===
At the [[2028 IDF World Darts Championship]], Myles produced a string of dominant performances, including wins over [[Zane Holloway]] and [[Connor Reed]], before overcoming Theo Bartlett in a high-quality final to claim his first world title. The victory elevated him to world No. 2 and earned him a nomination for IDF Player of the Year.

=== Later career ===
Myles continued his strong form throughout 2029, reaching finals in the [[Hobart Throwdown]] and [[Perth Masters]], and securing a spot in the 2030 [[IDF Premier League Darts|Premier League]].

== Playing style ==
Myles is noted for his compact throwing action and methodical setup. His scoring power with the treble 20 and precise checkouts under pressure have drawn comparisons to former champions such as [[Michael van Gerwen]]. He typically uses 23-gram Winmau darts with a short stem and slim flights.

== Personal life ==
Outside of darts, Myles is an ambassador for junior sports in Bristol and has spoken publicly about the importance of mental health awareness in competitive sports. He supports [[Bristol City F.C.]] and lives with his partner Emily and their dog, Luna.

== Performance timeline ==
=== IDF World Darts Championship ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! Year !! Result !! Opponent (stage exited)
|-
| 2024 || First round || [[Elias Storm]]
|-
| 2025 || Quarter-finals || [[Theo Bartlett]]
|-
| 2026 || Semi-finals || [[Logan White]]
|-
| 2027 || Runner-up || [[Elias Storm]]
|-
| 2028 || {{champion}} || [[Theo Bartlett]]
|-
| 2029 || Quarter-finals || [[Max Mad]]
|}

== Titles ==
* '''2028''' – [[IDF World Darts Championship]]
* '''2024''' – European Open Darts Championship
* '''2029''' – Melbourne Masters

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.idf-darts.com/player/daniel-myles IDF profile]

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