Ronnie O’Sullivan net worth: How much does the snooker star earn?
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has earned millions of pounds during his illustrious snooker career. But what is Ronnie O’Sullivan’s net worth?
Ronnie O'Sullivan net worth: The Rocket is worth about £9million
Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan will be hunting his 31st ranking title today (November 30) as he takes on Jackson Page in the first round of the Betway UK Championship.
The Englishman, who is currently ranked No 4 in the world, lost in last year’s final to fellow Brit Mark Selby, but is firm favourite for today’s game.
O’Sullivan has been at the top of snooker for some 25 years and has established himself as one of the richest players of all time.
What is Ronnie O’Sullivan’s net worth
The snooker ace is worth an estimated £9million (£12million), according to the celebrity wealth calculator website CelebrityNetWorth.
He has earned £544,250 already this season and could pocket an additional £170,000 by winning the UK Championship.
Nicknamed The Rocket, O’Sullivan has claimed about £8.5million in winnings over his career, Eurosport reports, and has a number of lucrative sponsorship deals.
His most successful year came in 2000, where he earned £684,130.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan career stats
Widely considered the most naturally talented player in snooker history, O’Sullivan has won an incredible 30 ranking titles - beaten only by Stephen Hendry on 36.
O’Sullivan made his first century break aged 10, with his first maximum break coming five years later.
He turned pro in 1992 and has gone on to become the most recognisable snooker player on the planet.
O’Sullivan won his first title at the 1993 UK Championship, making him the youngest player to ever win a ranking title.
The former world No 1 holds a number of other snooker records, including the most century breaks, most maximum breaks and fastest competitive maximum break.
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s tournament wins
Ranking: 30
Minor-ranking: 3
Non-ranking: 30
World Champion: 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013
Highest break: 147 (13 times)
Century breaks: 906