Mark Williams

From Cwm, near Ebbw Vale in South Wales, Mark Williams brought a distinctive mix of natural talent, humour and composure to professional snooker. His Welsh roots and deceptively relaxed style remain part of the appeal of a player known for making difficult pots look effortless.

Welsh snooker player Mark Williams, born in 1975, is nicknamed “The Welsh Potting Machine” for his outstanding long potting, natural cueing and relaxed approach under pressure. The left-handed player won three World Snooker Championship titles, in 2000, 2003 and 2018. He also won two UK Championships and two Masters titles, and captured all three Triple Crown events during the 2002–03 season. A member of snooker’s celebrated Class of ’92 alongside Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins, he is admired for his inventive shot-making and remarkable longevity.

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