John Higgins, MBE (born 18 May 1975) is a Scottish professional snooker player. Since turning professional in 1992, he has won 30 ranking titles, including four World Championships and three UK Championships, as well as two Masters titles, making him one of the most successful players in the history of the sport.
In terms of world titles in the modern era, Higgins is fifth behind Stephen Hendry (7), Steve Davis (6), Ray Reardon (6) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (5). His 30 career ranking titles puts him in third place behind Hendry (36) and O'Sullivan (33). Known as a prolific break-builder, he has compiled more than 700 century breaks in professional tournament play, placing him third behind O'Sullivan and Hendry. He has also compiled 8 competitive maximum breaks, placing him third behind O'Sullivan (15) and Hendry (11). For 16 consecutive full seasons from 1996/1997 to 2011/2012, Higgins never fell below 6th in the world rankings, and was world number 1 on four occasions.
Players Championship 2021 World Snooker Championship Mens | Ray Reardon Trophy 2018 World Snooker Championship Mens | Ray Reardon Trophy 2015 World Snooker Championship Mens | International Championship 2015 World Snooker Championship Mens | Shanghai Masters 2012 World Snooker Championship Mens | World Snooker Championship 2011 World Snooker Championship Mens | Ray Reardon Trophy 2011 World Snooker Championship Mens | UK Snooker Championship 2010 World Snooker Championship Mens |
Ray Reardon Trophy 2010 World Snooker Championship Mens | World Snooker Championship 2009 World Snooker Championship Mens | World Snooker Championship 2007 World Snooker Championship Mens | Masters Snooker 2006 World Snooker Championship Mens |
UK Snooker Championship 2000 World Snooker Championship Mens | Ray Reardon Trophy 2000 World Snooker Championship Mens | Masters Snooker 1999 World Snooker Championship Mens | UK Snooker Championship 1998 World Snooker Championship Mens |
World Snooker Championship 1998 World Snooker Championship Mens | European Masters 1997 World Snooker Championship Mens |