Snooker's All-Time Prize Money List: Wu Yize Ranks 47th Despite World Title

New world champion Wu Yize is not among the leading names in snooker's all-time prize money list. The 22-year-old triumphed over Shaun Murphy in the recent World Snooker Championship final and received £500,000 for his efforts.

Wu produced a dramatic 18-17 win at the Crucible to claim the sport's most prestigious prize. However, the rising star remains 47th in the all-time rich list, while two household names fail to crack the top five.

Legends Outside Top Five

Snooker icons Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis won a combined 13 world titles during their careers, but neither occupies a top-five place. Davis reigned supreme at the Crucible during the 1980s, winning six world championships, and ended his career with 28 ranking titles.

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The 68-year-old hung up his cue in 2016, with CueTracker recording his total prize money at £5.6 million, putting him 10th on the all-time list, four spots beneath Hendry. The Scotsman secured seven world titles, a record he shares with Ronnie O'Sullivan, but his £8.8 million in prize money sees him sit sixth.

O'Sullivan Tops the List

CueTracker states that O'Sullivan is the sport's highest earner of all-time. 'The Rocket', who has won 41 ranking events, has collected £15.1 million in prize money, which is £4 million ahead of his closest challenger.

Despite O'Sullivan topping the rich list, numerous other players have built substantial fortunes through the sport. Fellow Class of '92 legend John Higgins occupies second spot as the 50-year-old has gathered a substantial £11.1 million in prize money.

Current world No.1 Judd Trump sits in fourth position with £10 million, putting him ahead of four-time world champion Mark Selby, who has accumulated £9.2 million in prize money. Mark Williams ensures all three members of the legendary Class of '92 feature in the top five after amassing £9 million throughout his career.

While Hendry comes up marginally short of Williams' figure, his prize money haul places him in front of Neil Robertson, who has banked £8.2 million. Meanwhile, recent world championship runner-up Shaun Murphy occupies eighth spot with £7.1 million followed by Mark Allen's £6.1 million in prize money.

Notable Names Outside Top 10

Outside of the top 10, notable names include 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson in 12th with £5.2 million, followed by snooker icon Jimmy White on £4.9 million. Ali Carter (16th, £4 million), Ken Doherty (17th, £3.8 million) and Peter Ebdon (19th, £3.6 million) also rank within the top 20. The 2025 World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong is 28th with £2.3 million.

Chinese star Wu's recent winnings have propelled him up to 47th on the list, narrowly above Dennis Taylor, with his career earnings now standing at £1.4 million. Wu's compatriot Ding Junhui sits 11th with an impressive £5.4 million.

O'Sullivan has a chance to increase his advantage on the all-time list as he gets ready to compete in the World Seniors Championship. 'The Rocket' is due to make his tournament debut on Friday, with the event offering a £30,000 top prize.