DUTCH worldwide Quilindschy Hartman has declared his purpose to swap boots for bullseyes by changing into a professional dart participant.
The Feyenoord defender gained the 2022 Eredivisie title and 2023 home cup underneath present Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
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Hartman, capped 4 occasions by Holland, has been with the Rotterdam membership because the age of eight.
And though solely 23, the left-back has outlined his future plans, revealing his ambition to play within the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
Darts is a big sport in Holland, with the nation producing legends like Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld.
Hartman confirmed up on the Dutch Darts Masters in Den Bosch on the weekend to look at Englishman Rob Cross see off compatriot Stephen Bunting.
And he has a ardour for the game, saying: “I play darts so much and suppose that after my soccer profession is over, I am actually going to throw loads of them.
“I’ll wish to play in competitions, as that’s one thing I really like.
“I do not get a lot time for it at current due to the busy fixture calendar.
“But when I am nonetheless as eager on darts once I retire as I’m now, then I’ll actually go for it.
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“It might be a dream for me to play on an enormous stage like Alexandra Palace. That may be superb.
“I genuinely suppose that’s one thing I will be capable to do if I get extra time to observe.
“If I play extra typically, I imagine I can get there.”
The exotically-named defender is near a footballing return after 9 months out following a knee harm.
Reportedly valued at £20million, he has made 72 senior Feyenoord appearances – scoring twice.
He has beforehand been linked with a switch to the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham.
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