The 17-year-old prodigy became a household name following his extraordinary run to the World Championship final at the start of the year, where he was eventually defeated by Luke Humphries. Runcorn-born Littler's performance earned him a PDC tour card and a spot in the Premier League, where he quickly made an impact.
READ MORE: ‘It absolutely didn’t happen' – Wayne Rooney story refuted by Frank Lampard in clear responseThis is because selection for seeded nations is determined based on the PDC Order of Merit, which records players' earnings over two years. World No.1 Humphries leads the list with £1,492,250, while Smith is in third place with £1,031,500.
Notably, the prize money he won for clinching the Premier League title does not contribute towards his ranking as it is an invitational event.
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