Hossein Vafaei

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Hossein Vafaei
Born (1994-10-15) 15 October 1994 (age 29)
Abadan, Iran
Sport country Iran
Nicknamethe Prince of Persia[1]
Professional2012–present
Highest ranking15 (October 2023)
Current ranking 21 (as of 19 February 2024[needs update])
Maximum breaks1
Century breaks116 (as of 23 March 2024)
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Men's Snooker
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
Gold medal – first place 2017 Ashgabat Team
Silver medal – second place 2017 Ashgabat Singles

Hossein Vafaei (Persian: حسین وفایی; born 15 October 1994) is an Iranian snooker player.[2] He was the first professional player from Iran.[3] He won his first ranking title at the 2022 Snooker Shoot Out. He beat Mark Williams 1–0 (71–0) in the final.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Hossein Vafaei". World Snooker Tour. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  2. "VAFAEI AYOURI Hossein". Asian Games. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
  3. "Hossein Set For Pro Tour". World Snooker. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.