German darts player Ricardo Pietreczko reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 European Championship, the first from his country in years.

Ricardo Pietreczko advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Darts European Championship in Dortmund, becoming the first German player to reach that stage in recent memory. He defeated Jermaine Wattimena 10-6, following earlier wins over Josh Rock and Martin Schindler’s elimination. Pietreczko, the sole remaining German competitor, now faces either Nathan Aspinall or Danny Noppert in the next round. His strong performance, including a key bullseye checkout, marks a resurgence in form and draws growing support from fans.