John Higgins vs Mark Selby
Two greats, side by side: honours, records, money and the numbers that define them.
| Snooker | Sport | Snooker |
| Scotland | Nationality | England |
| 18 May 1975 | Born | 19 June 1983 |
| 1.73 m / 5 ft 8 in | Height | 1.83 m / 6 ft 0 in |
| - | Net worth | $12M |
| 5 | Major honours | 5 |
| 3 | Records | 0 |
Career Numbers
| 4 | World Championships | 4 titles |
| 33 | Ranking Titles | 25 |
| 1,066 | Century Breaks | 961 |
| 13 | Maximum Breaks | 6 |
| 5 | Current Ranking | - |
| - | Minor-ranking Titles | 7 |
Honours Side by Side
John Higgins (5)
- World Champion
- UK Champion
- Masters Champion
- Ranking Titles
- Minor Ranking Titles
Mark Selby (5)
- World Champion
- Ranking Tournament Wins
- Minor-ranking Tournament Wins
- Maximum Breaks
- Century Breaks
The Case for Each
John Higgins brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 5 documented honours against 5 for Mark Selby. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any snooker argument.
On records, John Higgins holds 3 documented marks. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner.
John Higgins is the senior figure by roughly 8 years, which frames the comparison: one career is closer to its final shape, the other still has chapters to write.
Both profiles update daily: John Higgins and Mark Selby each carry full stats, honours and news on AthleteWiki.
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