Here is all you need to know about Scottish snooker player Stephen Maguire including his age, wife, bio and net worth
Stephen Maguire admits to eating a fly during his World Snooker Championship quarterfinal loss to David Gilbert. He was hoping to make his third Crucible semi-final, and first in 12 years.
The 42-year-old qualifier defeated him 13–8 on Wednesday however there was one specific instance that astounded the audience as they witnessed the weird moment when Maguire stopped after discovering something on the table.
The Glaswegian got a closer look, leaned forward, and put it into his mouth to which he later admitted that it was a fly. This went viral and the users on social media couldn’t stop talking about it.
Who is snooker player Stephen Maguire, bio, age, wife, world ranking, career earnings and net worth
Snooker player Stephen Maguire admitted he ate a fly during his World Championship quarter-final match 🪰😂
🗣️ “Ach, it was just a fly. I spat it out when nobody was looking.” pic.twitter.com/REjR2Xpy73
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) May 1, 2024
Amid all this, while everyone is talking about him following the incident, let us have a look at who he is.
Who is Stephen Maguire?
Stephen Maguire is a Scottish snooker player who was born on March 13, 1981 in Glasgow, Scotland.
A look at Stephen Maguire’s career
Stephen Maguire has won six major ranking events, including the 2004 UK Championship, and has made it to the UK Championship finals twice. In 1998, he turned pro after winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship.
He held 11 consecutive top-16 ranks in the global snooker rankings from 2005 to 2016, two of which came from world no. 2. He is a prolific break builder having recorded approximately 500, including three maximums.
Following his victory at the 2004 European Open, Maguire went on to the championship match in York, where he triumphed 10-1 over David Grey and Ronnie O’Sullivan, the reigning world champion, was one of his opponents.
One of the most talented players of his generation, Maguire has won six ranking event titles since becoming pro in 1998. His most recent victory came at the 2020 Tour Championship.
What is Stephen Maguire’s world ranking?
Stephen Maguire is currently ranked 28 in the world.
Stephen Maguire’s wife and kids
Stephen Maguire is married to his wife Sharon and the two has welcomed three kids together.
Stephen Maguire’s earnings and net worth
Maguire has earned 2 million pounds till date in winnings.