Meet the 5-Year-Old Snooker Pro Taking on Adults on a Full-Sized Table!

A five-year-old boy, captivated by snooker, is on his way to becoming the next Ronnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan, already surpassing adults on standard tables.

Little Fred Richards started playing at just two years old, and his family is optimistic about his potential in the sport.

The young boy first played on a table “the size of a piece of paper” after falling in love with the game while watching it on TV.

By age three, he was already defeating his grandad, even with a head start.

At three, Fred joined Levels Snooker Club in Huddersfield—much younger than most juniors.

By four, he had already clinched his junior division title with over 20 victories in just one year.

He has achieved a highest break of 18 on a full-sized 12ft x 6ft table and has participated in hundreds of matches.

Parents Ian, 38, and Kate, 36, weren’t particularly interested in snooker before Fred’s enthusiasm but have now embraced the game wholeheartedly.

Ian, a scaffolder, commented: “Fred eats, sleeps, and breathes snooker. It’s his entire world. Every morning, he jumps out of bed asking, ‘Can I watch snooker?’

“Then he searches for it on YouTube; his passion is incredible.”

Ian also noted that he struggles to keep up with Fred during their games.

He joked: “It’s somewhat embarrassing being at the club with a five-year-old potting balls effortlessly, but it’s wonderful to share this passion with him.”

Fred is currently receiving coaching from former world top 50 player Ian Williamson.

His mother, Kate, mentioned that many have praised his talent, predicting he could one day emulate snooker legends like O’Sullivan and Stephen Hendry, both of whom won major ranking titles as teenagers.

She remarked: “Many people are telling us we have something special, so it’s our responsibility to keep it fun for as long as he wants to pursue it.”