Shaun Murphy: Age, Nickname, titles, world ranking, prize money, net worth, 147s & more

We profile the 12-time ranking event winner and 2005 World Snooker Championship winner, Shaun Murphy.

Shaun Murphy - Ranking Titles

How many ranking titles has Shaun Murphy won?

Shaun Murphy is one of the most decorated players in the modern day game, accumulating 12 ranking event titles throughout his career to date.

'The Magician' captured the coveted World Snooker Championship crown in 2005, becoming just the third qualifier in the history of the event to reign supreme at the Crucible Theatre.

He has since reached three additional World Finals, but has been beaten on each occasion.

His haul of 12 ranking titles sees him tenth on the all-time list, with three of his major successes coming in the UK Championship (2009) and Masters 2015 and 2025) - meaning he is one of a select number of players to have completed snooker's Triple Crown.

Shaun Murphy - World Ranking

What is Shaun Murphy's world ranking?

Shaun Murphy is currently ranked number 12 on the World Snooker Tour's two-year ranking list.

The former World Champion has previously been as high as number three - a position he held between May 2007 and May 2010.

Shaun Murphy - Nickname

What is Shaun Murphy's nickname?

Shaun Murphy is known as 'The Magician' - a tagging which has been bestowed upon him by virtue of his incredible potting skills.

Shaun Murphy - Age

How old is Shaun Murphy?

Shaun Murphy is 42-years-old and will celebrate his 43rd birthday on 10th August, 2025.

Where is Shaun Murphy from?

Shaun Murphy was born in Harlow, England, but spent a number of years based in Ireland.

He has however since returned back to England, currently residing in Northamptonshire.

Shaun Murphy - Prize Money

How much money has Shaun Murphy won on the two-year world ranking list?

Shaun Murphy has amassed £483,900 in prize money over a two-year period in ranking tournaments.

Shaun Murphy - Net Worth

How much money is Shaun Murphy worth?

It's believed that Shaun Murphy's net worth is around £5m, with a large proportion of that amount being accumulated through his success on the World Snooker Tour.

Shaun Murphy - 147 Breaks

How many maximum breaks has Shaun Murphy made?

Shaun Murphy is one of the most prolific 147-hitters in the history of the sport, notching 10 in professional events alone, including two in 2025, at the World Open and Masters.

He is also the only player in history to register a maximum in the Snooker Shoot Out.

Shaun Murphy 147 List

1. 2001 - Benson & Hedges Championship
2. 2014 - Championship League
3. 2014 - European Tour - Event 8
4. 2016 - European Masters
5. 2016 - European Masters
6. 2021 - German Masters
7. 2023 - Welsh Open
8. 2023 - Snooker Shoot Out
9. 2025- Masters
10. 2025 - World Open