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

Mark Mothershaw Updated: 05 Mar 25 09:29

We profile the three-time World Snooker Championship winner, Mark Williams.

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Mark Williams - Ranking Titles

How many ranking titles has Mark Williams won?

Mark Williams is a 26-time major event winner, and a three-time champion of the world.

'The Welsh Potting Machine' landed his first Crucible crown in 2000, before establishing himself as a multiple world champion three years later.

Williams endured a 15 year wait for his third title, going on to see off fellow 'Class of 92' member John Higgins in the 2018 final, before famously undertaking his post-match press conference in just a towel.

He also became just the third player to capture all three Triple Crown events in a single season when he reigned supreme in the 2003 World Championship, UK Championship and Masters.

As well as this, Williams remains the only player to have won all three versions of the sport's World Championship - the World Snooker Championship, Six-red World Championship and World Seniors Championship.

Mark Williams - World Ranking

What is Mark Williams' world ranking?

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

The Welsh star has been world number one on three occasions in the past, holding top spot between May 2000 and May 2002, May 2003 and May 2004 as well as a four month period between May and September, 2011.

Mark Williams - Nickname

What is Mark Williams' nickname?

Mark Williams carries the moniker' The Welsh Potting Machine' due to his outstanding potting ability.

Mark Williams - Age

How old is Mark Williams?

Mark Williams is 49-years-old and will celebrate his landmark 50th birthday on 21st March, 2025.

Where is Mark Williams from?

Mark Williams was born in Cwn, Gwent, in South Wales.

Mark Williams - Prize Money

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

Mark Williams has amassed £641,600 in prize money over a two-year period in ranking tournaments.

Mark Williams - Net Worth

How much money is Mark Williams worth?

It's believed that Mark Williams' net worth is around £7m, with a large proportion of that amount being accumulated through his success on the World Snooker Tour.