Judd Trump is in the headlines this autumn. After landing the Shanghai Masters in August and reaching the Shenzhen Open semi-finals, the Bristolian was edged out 4-3 by Martin O'Donnell at the Northern Ireland Open on 19 October 2026, an event where he had reached six of the previous eight finals. Having lost the world number one spot to Zhao Xintong in August, he sits third in the rankings.
Few modern players can match his flair or his trophy cabinet: 31 ranking titles and five Triple Crown wins. Here is the story of the Ace in the Pack. To wear your colours, browse our snooker collection.
Judd Trump Fact File
| Full name | Judd Trump MBE |
|---|---|
| Date of birth (age) | 20 August 1989 (37) |
| Place of birth | Whitchurch, Bristol, England |
| Discipline | Professional snooker |
| Nationality | English |
| Current status | Active on the World Snooker Tour (professional since 2005); world number 3 as of October 2026 |
| Ranking titles | 31 |
| Nickname | The Ace in the Pack |
Career History
| Season | Key results | Ranking titles |
|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | China Open winner; World Championship runner-up | 1 |
| 2011/12 | UK Championship winner | 1 |
| 2018/19 | World Champion; Masters winner; first £1m season | 3 |
| 2019/20 | Record six ranking titles; 100 centuries | 6 |
| 2021/22 | World Championship runner-up | 1 |
| 2024/25 | UK Championship winner; record 107 centuries; record £1,680,600 | 2 |
| 2025/26 | German Masters winner; runner-up at UK Championship and Tour Championship; Crucible last 16 | 1 |
| 2026/27* | Shanghai Masters winner (invitational); Shenzhen Open semi-finalist | 0 |
Selected seasons only. Ranking titles count WST ranking events won in that season; invitational events such as the Masters and Shanghai Masters are not included. *Season in progress, figures as of 20 October 2026.
Early Years in Bristol
Introduced to the game by his father, a long-distance lorry driver, Trump was a prodigy from the start. He won the English Under-15 title aged just ten, collected a string of junior crowns and, in March 2004, became the youngest player to make a competitive 147, aged 14. A wild card took him onto the professional tour in 2005, aged 16.
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The 2011 Breakthrough
Everything clicked in spring 2011. Trump beat Mark Selby 10-8 to win the China Open, his first ranking title, then attacked his way to the world final, where he lost 18-15 to John Higgins. Months later he went one better at the UK Championship in York, claiming his first Triple Crown title before the year was out.
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World Champion and Record Breaker
The 2018/19 season was the making of him. Trump won the Masters, then gained revenge on Higgins with an 18-9 victory in the 2019 world final to complete the Triple Crown. He became the first player to earn more than £1 million in a single season, and followed it with a record six ranking titles in 2019/20, when he also made 100 centuries. He reached another world final in 2022.
A second Masters arrived in 2023, and 2024/25 was arguably even better: the UK Championship, the inaugural Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters and a record 107 centuries, plus record prize money of £1,680,600.
The Latest Chapter
Trump endured a frustrating 2025, losing several finals, but ended a 14-month wait by thrashing Shaun Murphy 10-4 at the 2026 German Masters, a record fourth win at the Tempodrom and his 31st ranking title. That put him fourth on the all-time list. He was edged 13-12 by Hossein Vafaei at the Crucible in April as Wu Yize went on to lift the world title, but bounced back by beating Kyren Wilson 11-6 in the Shanghai Masters final in August.
Honours
Triple Crown
- World Champion: 2019
- UK Champion: 2011, 2024
- Masters: 2019, 2023
Other Titles
- 31 ranking titles, including a record four German Masters (2020, 2021, 2024, 2026)
- Shanghai Masters: 2024, 2026
Awards
- World Snooker Player of the Year: four times
- WST Hall of Fame: 2021
- MBE: 2022
Away From the Table
Trump was appointed MBE in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to snooker and charity. His brother Jack, himself a former English Under-15 champion, has long been part of his team as a practice partner and travelling companion.
FAQs
How old is Judd Trump?
Judd Trump was born on 20 August 1989, so he is 37 years old.
Where was Judd Trump born?
He was born in Whitchurch, Bristol, England.
How many ranking titles has Judd Trump won?
He has won 31 ranking titles, the most recent being the 2026 German Masters.
When did Judd Trump win the World Championship?
He won it in 2019, beating John Higgins 18-9 in the final at the Crucible.
What is Judd Trump's world ranking?
He was world number 3 in the official rankings published after the 2026 Shenzhen Open, having lost top spot to Zhao Xintong in August 2026.
How many centuries has Judd Trump made in a season?
His record is 107 centuries in 2024/25, and he was the first player to reach 100 centuries in a season twice.
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