Mark Selby: Age, Nickname, titles, world ranking, prize money, net worth, 147s & more

Mark Mothershaw Updated: 05 Mar 25 09:29

We profile the four-time Crucible king, 'The Jester from Leicester', Mark Selby.

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Mark Selby - Ranking Titles

How many ranking titles has Mark Selby won?

Mark Selby has captured a total of 24 ranking titles throughout his illustrious playing career, placing him eighth on the all-time list.

His ranking honours include four World Snooker Championship crowns, three Masters titles and two successes at the UK Championship.

Only Ronnie O'Sullivan (23), Stephen Hendry (18) and Steve Davis (15) have won more Triple Crown events than Selby (Nine).

Mark Selby - World Snooker Championship Wins

Mark Selby secured the first of his four World Snooker Championship titles in 2014 after prevailing 18-14 against Ronnie O’Sullivan.

His maiden Crucible triumph came seven years after his first appearance in the competition’s showpiece final - an occasion in which John Higgins inflicted an 18-13 defeat upon him.

He did boast a 100 percent record in world finals, having followed up his 2014 win with a second in 2016 (18-14 v Ding Junhui) and a third against Higgins (18-15) 12 months later.

His fourth success in the competition came in 2021 when he edged Shaun Murphy out 18-15 to become only the ninth player in history to register four World Snooker Championship triumphs.

Selby's unblemished Crucible final record did end in 2023 however, when Luca Brecel overcame him 18-15 in a Sheffield epic to become world champion for the first time.

Mark Selby - World Ranking

What is Mark Selby's world ranking?

Mark Selby is currently ranked number three on the World Snooker Tour's two-year ranking list.

'The Jester from Leicester' has been to the summit of the rankings on numerous occasions, but has since dropped below runaway leader Judd Trump and reigning world champion Kyren Wilson on the list.

Mark Selby - Nickname

Why is Mark Selby called 'The Jester from Leicester'?

Mark Selby's nickname, 'The Jester from Leicester' derives from snooker compere Richard Beare, who gave him the moniker because of the Leicester player's fun, friendly and light-hearted nature.

Mark Selby - Age

How old is Mark Selby?

Mark Selby is 41-years-old and will turn 42 on 19th June, 2025.

Where is Mark Selby from?

Mark Selby was born in Leicester and currently resides in Frolesworth, Leicestershire.

Mark Selby - Prize Money

How much money has Mark Selby won on the two-year world ranking list?

Mark Selby has collected a total of £778,000 in prize money over a two-year period in ranking tournaments.

Mark Selby - Net Worth

How much money is Mark Selby worth?

Mark Selby is understood to boast a current net worth of around £10m, with the bulk of that being made up by his success on the World Snooker Tour.

Long-term sponsorship deals and endorsements have also helped swell his coffers.

Mark Selby - 147 Breaks

How many maximum breaks has Mark Selby made?

Mark Selby has made seven 147 breaks during his professional career, including one at the World Snooker Championship (in the 2023 final versus Luca Brecel).

His first maximum came at the 2009 Jiangsu Classic, following that up with a second at the UK Championship four years later.

Selby's most recent 147 came at the 2025 Championship League event as he produced perfection against Chinese star Xiao Guodong.