Stephen Maguire is ranked second in the world, his highest ever ranking, after winning two ranking titles, the Northern Ireland Trophy and China Open, last season.
Maguire won his other two ranking titles in 2004 and was a World Championship semifinalist in 2007.
At the 2000 Scottish Open, he became the youngest player, at 19, ever to make a 147 break. He lives in Glasgow with his fiancée, Sharon, and their son, Finn.

Country: Scotland
Date of birth: 13/3/81
Turned professional: 1999
World ranking: 2
Last five seasons(working backwards): 10/9/3/24/41
Career prize money at start of season: £696,500

Centuries Last Season: 29

Career Centuries at Start of Season: 127

Highest Tournament Break: 147 (twice)

World Ranking Titles: 4 (2004 European Open, 2004 UK Championship, 2007 Northern Ireland Trophy, 2008 China Open)