Luke Littler Reveals He’s Going Solo After Splitting from Longtime Management Team

Luke Littler has confirmed that he will be taking control of his own career after announcing his split from ZXF Sports Management earlier this week.

The teenage darts sensation had been represented by Martin Foulds’ ZXF Sports Management since signing with the company as a 13-year-old in 2020. The partnership saw Foulds and his team support “The Nuke” through his junior years and his rapid rise onto the PDC Tour.

Management Split 

On Monday, Littler shared the news of his departure on social media, expressing gratitude to Foulds and his management team for their role in his development.

“I want to say a massive thank you to @Zxfsports, and especially @Martin_foulds84, for everything they've done for me so far in my career,” Littler wrote on X.

“We've had some amazing times together over the last five years and I'll always be grateful for the advice and support that's helped me get to this point.”

“As my career moves forward and the schedule gets busier, we've agreed it's the right time for me to take the next step with new representation.”

No More Speculation 

The announcement sparked speculation among fans about Littler’s next move, with rumours suggesting a possible link-up with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport or even ‘Upload’, the talent agency that manages YouTube stars like Angry Ginge and the Sidemen.

However, following his 2-0 first-round victory over Dutch star Gian van Veen at the 2025 World Grand Prix, Littler set the record straight, revealing that he will not be joining another agency.

“I’m on my own. Just as myself, I think it’s better,” he told SportsBoom.co.uk.

“Obviously I’ve got my family to support me and obviously Martin [Foulds] had done his job, but I think it was the right time.”

“Booking flights, hotels and all that stuff and we’re on our own.”

Target Will Play a Role

Littler added that he will be taking guidance from Garry Plummer at his darts manufacturer, Target Darts, who will also play a major role in supporting his career moving forward.

“I’m going to have help from Garry [Plummer] at Target as well. It’s going to be massive; we’re going in the right direction.”

While he declined to go into detail about the reasons behind his split with ZXF, Littler remained respectful toward his former management.

“No one knows what’s been going on behind the scenes. And I won’t be saying anything, but it was just the right time.”

Littler’s decision to go solo marks a major turning point in his career, as the 18-year-old continues his remarkable rise in professional darts, now under his own guidance.