Polish teenager earns professional snooker tour card

A 14-year-old from Poland, Michal Szubarczyk, is poised to become the youngest player ever on the World Snooker Tour. He has been nominated for a two-year professional tour card after his impressive performance at the 2025 EBSA European Championship in Turkey. Szubarczyk reached the tournament final by winning against four competitors, including a thrilling semi-final match against former European champion Harvey Chandler, which he won 4-3. However, in the final, he lost 5-0 to 34-year-old Liam Highfield, missing out on a third title. Since Highfield has already secured his own two-year card through a different route, the opportunity now goes to Szubarczyk. If he accepts, he will be the youngest professional tour player in history. This could mean giving up schoolwork to practice and compete against snooker stars like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump. Fans have expressed excitement about the young player's potential. Many are eager to see him shine on the professional stage, with some calling him the next big talent from Poland. Szubarczyk’s achievements, particularly reaching the finals at such a young age, have inspired a strong positive response from the snooker community.