Sam Craigie

Sam Craigie is a professional snooker player from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, known for his quarter-final appearance at the UK Championship and semi-final achievement at the German Masters. He brings a competitive spirit and a record of skilled performance to the sport. After winning the prestigious World Under-21 Championship in 2010, Sam Craigie went on to launch his professional snooker career in 2011. In a remarkable early career triumph, he defeated his older brother Stephen Craigie 7-6 in the semi-finals of the Under-21 event before securing the title with a dominant 9-8 victory over Li Hang in the final, firmly establishing his presence on the professional circuit.

He further demonstrated his top-tier capabilities with a strong run to the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in 2022, where he was narrowly defeated 6-4 by Mark Allen. Most recently, Craigie achieved his first ranking event semi-final at the German Masters in Berlin in 2024, notably dominating Ali Carter with a 5-1 victory in the quarter-finals before a strong performance against Judd Trump in the semi-final. Following a period away from the tour due to a neck injury, he was awarded a new two-year tour card on medical grounds, allowing him to return for the 2025/26 season and highlight his unwavering dedication and resilience in professional snooker.