Best Snooker Players of All Time
Who are the greatest snooker players of all time? Explore the leading players in Sport Ranking’s historical Snooker ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Snooker Players
Snooker Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie O'Sullivan | England | 245 |
| 2 | Stephen Hendry | Scotland | 215 |
| 3 | Steve Davis | England | 196 |
| 4 | John Higgins | Scotland | 163 |
| 5 | Joe Davis | England | 129 |
| 5 | Ray Reardon | Wales | 129 |
| 7 | Fred Davis | England | 124 |
| 8 | Mark Williams | Wales | 112 |
| 9 | Mark Selby | England | 109 |
| 10 | John Pulman | England | 107 |
Greatest Women’s Snooker Players
Snooker Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reanne Evans | England | 274 |
| 2 | Allison Fisher | England | 131 |
| 3 | Kelly Fisher | England | 107 |
| 4 | Maria Catalano | England | 89 |
| 5 | Ng On-yee | Hong Kong | 88 |
| 6 | Karen Corr | Northern Ireland | 86 |
| 7 | Stacey Hillyard | England | 66 |
| 8 | Emma Bonney | England | 52 |
| 9 | Mink Nutcharut | Thailand | 48 |
| 10 | Bai Yulu | China | 41 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The ranking is based primarily on the World Championship, complemented by the most important professional tournaments of each era. In the men’s game, the traditional Masters and UK Championship also hold a prominent position, while other major and historically significant events provide a broader view of the development of professional snooker.
The system also includes the World Ranking, reflecting sustained performance across the season. The women’s ranking follows the same general philosophy, but due to the different historical structure of women’s snooker, it is based on a narrower selection of leading competitions.
Team events carry a significantly higher point value and contribute only to the national rankings, not to the individual rankings.
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