Shaun Murphy Profile

Full name: Shaun Peter Murphy
Birth date: 10th August 1982
Born in: Harlow, Essex, UK

Nickname: Shaun ‘THE MAGICIAN’ Murphy

Known for: Straight cue action, long potting, 2005 World Championship win as a qualifier.

Shaun Peter Murphy was born on 10 August 1982 in Harlow, Essex. Nicknamed ‘The Magician’ due to his high-level technical skill and cue ball control, he is an English professional Snooker Player. He has been World Champion (2005) and is a member of the elite group of players to have completed the Triple Crown, with career earnings of over 4 Million GBP.

Murphy has been the world’s No. 3 Player on three occasions, has won a total of 12 ranking titles and has compiled more than 700 competitive century breaks. Murphy is considered by his peers as having one of the most mechanically perfect cue actions in the game. He was a dedicated young talent who went on to become one of the most consistent major tournament threats the game has produced.

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Shaun’s big breakthrough came when he turned professional in 1998 at the age of 15. Having been a prolific winner as a junior, he quickly set about making his mark on the professional circuit. By the time he was 22, he arrived at the Crucible Theatre for the 2005 World Championship as a 150-1 outsider and a mere qualifier.

The tournament was played over seventeen days, and in a stunning run of form, Shaun defeated former champions John Higgins, Steve Davis, and Peter Ebdon to reach the final. There, he faced Matthew Stevens in a tense encounter. Finding himself trailing early on, Shaun dug deep to eventually win 18–16 and clinch the title.

Later, observers noted the composure of the young man from Northamptonshire. He became only the third qualifier in history to win the world title, following in the footsteps of Alex Higgins and Terry Griffiths. It was a massive reward for the years of practice Shaun had put in—often being homeschooled to ensure he could dedicate maximum hours to the practice table.

Shaun’s name was now etched into the history books, but he proved he was no one-hit wonder. Impressive as his world title win had been, it was a mere appetiser for a career defined by longevity and high-scoring prowess. Shaun continued to reach the business end of major tournaments, proving his 2005 victory was the start of a permanent stay at the top of the rankings.

He has made ten maximum 147 breaks—joining a very small group of players to reach double figures in recognized competition. Shaun’s entry into the sports elite was finalized when he completed the career Triple Crown. In 2015, he produced a masterclass performance to win the Masters, adding to his 2005 World title and his 2008 UK Championship victory.

During his career, Shaun has reached the World Championship final on three further occasions (2009, 2015, and 2021). His reputation for long potting remains fearsome, often being cited as the best in the world in that department. In 2025, he proved his enduring class by capturing another Masters title. Shaun continues to be a leading figure in the game, both on the table and as a respected commentator and ambassador for the sport.

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