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Snooker Biography

Ricky Walden

“Ricky W”

English · Crewe, England · Born 28 September 1981

Professional Snooker Player
5
ranking wins
8
world rank peak
1
world final appearances
2000s-2020s
career span

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English snooker professional whose patient and safety-first playing style and multiple ranking event final appearances have produced a consistent career near the top of the world rankings.

Ricky Walden is an English snooker player who has been a consistent presence in the world's top 32 for many years. His reliable, composed style and excellent safety play have produced respectable results across all major events. A professional known for his durability and consistency rather than spectacular breaks.

Famous For

Consistent top 16 player and former world number 11

Playing Style

How They Played

Attacking potter with strong break-building ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Solid professional who maintained high level for over a decade

Career Journey

Timeline

2002 📌 Turned professional
2008 🎯 First reached world top 16
2011 🎯 Reached career high ranking of world number 11
2014 🎯 Reached World Championship quarter-finals
2016 🎯 Won first ranking event at International Championship
2019 🎯 Dropped out of top 32 for first time in decade
Career Timeline — Ricky Walden
2002
Turned professional
2008
First reached world top 16
2011
Reached career high ranking of world number 11
2014
Reached World Championship quarter-finals
2016
Won first ranking event at International Championship
2019
Dropped out of top 32 for first time in decade