Mark Selby

Leicester-born Mark Selby developed his game in local clubs before becoming one of snooker’s most resilient champions. His roots are reflected in his familiar nickname, “The Jester from Leicester”, while his career is defined by patience, precision and the ability to fight back in demanding matches.

English snooker player Mark Selby, born in 1983, is nicknamed “The Jester from Leicester” and is renowned for his tactical intelligence, outstanding safety play and determination under pressure. He won four World Snooker Championship titles, in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2021. His major achievements also include three Masters titles and UK Championship victories in 2012 and 2016. In the 2023 World Championship final, he became the first player to make a maximum 147 break in a world final at the Crucible.

Part of our Snooker Legends range, a collection for fans celebrating Mark Selby’s snooker career and memorable moments at the table.