Ali Carter

Ali Carter
Carter in 2013
Born (1979-07-25) 25 July 1979
Colchester, Essex, England
Sport country England
NicknameThe Captain
Professional1996/1997, 1998–present
Highest ranking2 (September–October 2010)
Current ranking 17 (as of 5 May 2025)
Maximum breaks3
Century breaks437 (as of 1 June 2025)
Tournament wins
Ranking6
Minor-ranking1
Medal record
Mixed snooker
Representing  Great Britain
World Games
2017 WrocławIndividual

Allister Carter (born 25 July 1979) is an English professional snooker player. He has twice been a World Championship finalist, in 2008 and 2012, losing both finals to Ronnie O'Sullivan. He has won six ranking titles and briefly reached number two in the world rankings in 2010. His nickname, "The Captain", comes from his hobby of piloting aeroplanes.