He’s barely tall enough to see over the table…
But he’s already taking down grown players.
Meet Fred Richards — the five-year-old being tipped as the next big thing in snooker. 💫
And yes…
People are already comparing him to Ronnie O’Sullivan.
😳
🎯 A Talent That Started at TWO
Fred picked up a cue when most kids are still learning their ABCs.
By age three?
👉 He was already beating his grandad (even with a head start!)
By four?
👉 He’d won his junior division with 20+ victories in a year
Now at five?
👉 He’s playing on full-sized 12ft tables
👉 Competing against — and beating — adults
That’s not normal.
That’s special. ⭐
💥 Numbers That Impress
- Highest break: 18 (on a full-size table!)
- Hundreds of games already played
- Training at a real snooker club alongside older players
All before starting primary school.
Let that sink in. 🤯
🏠 “He Lives and Breathes Snooker”
His dad says mornings start one way:
👉 “Can I watch snooker?”
From YouTube clips…
To constant practice…
To talking about the game non-stop—
This isn’t just a hobby.
It’s an obsession. ❤️
🎓 Guided by Experience
Fred is already being coached by former pro Ian Williamson, helping shape his raw talent into something even more dangerous on the table.
And while comparisons to legends like Ronnie O’Sullivan and even Stephen Hendry are flying around…
His parents are staying grounded.
👉 Keep it fun
👉 No pressure
👉 Let him enjoy the game
Smart move. 👏
✨ A Star in the Making?
It’s early days…
But when a five-year-old is confidently potting balls against adults on a full table—
People start paying attention.
Big time. 👀
🎱🔥 One thing’s certain:
If Fred Richards keeps going like this…
We might just be watching the future of snooker grow up right before our eyes.
