Luca Brecel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlukaː breːˈsɛl]; [2] born 8 March 1995) is a Belgian professional snooker player. A four-time ranking event winner, Brecel is the former World Snooker Champion, having won the 2023 event by defeating four-time champion Mark Selby 18–15 in …

Mar 8, 1995 · In 2023 Luca Brecel created history as he defeated Mark Selby 18-15 to become the first player from mainland Europe to lift the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Apr 29, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel mounted the greatest comeback in the history of the world snooker championship to reach the final on Saturday. The Belgian player recovered from 14-5 down against Si Jiahui of China, who was trying to become the youngest ever finalist at 20.

Apr 29, 2023 · Luca Brecel won 11 frames in a row during the greatest-ever Crucible comeback as he beat Si Jiahui 17-15 to reach the World Championship final.

May 1, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel of Belgium became snooker’s first world champion from mainland Europe after beating four-time winner Mark Selby 18-15 in the final on Monday. Brecel hadn’t won a match at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in five previous visits to the home of snooker.

Brecel knocks out Ricky Walden, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Williams to reach the semi-finals before a Crucible record comeback against Si Jiahui, from 14-5 down to win 17-15. The £500,000 top prize boosts him to second in the world rankings.

Apr 29, 2023 · Luca Brecel produced the greatest-ever Crucible comeback as he won 11 frames in a row against Si Jiahui to book his place in the World Snooker Championship final.

Dec 10, 2024 · Luca Brecel remains in serious danger of being the first player in history to win the World Championship then lose his place on the main professional circuit.

Mar 22, 2024 · We profile the 2023 World Snooker Champion and the first victor from continental Europe, Luca Brecel... Brecel has won four ranking titles to date, including his World Championship triumph in 2023.

Jan 18, 2025 · Kyren Wilson says he "can't get his head around" Luca Brecel's choice of chalk after beating the Belgian in a memorable Masters quarter-final on Friday. Wilson emerged a 6-4 victor over the ...