Who Is Yan Bingtao? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Yan Bingtao, born on February 16, 2000, is a prominent Chinese snooker player who has made significant strides in the world of professional snooker. As of 2025, he is 25 years old. Yan gained international attention for his remarkable skills and achievements, securing a place amongst the elite players in the sport. He turned professional in 2016 and quickly made headlines with his impressive performances in various tournaments.
| Occupation | Snooker Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 16, 2000 |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Birth Place | Zibo, Shandong, China |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | China |
Popularity
Yan Bingtao's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Yan Bingtao stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs approximately 154 lbs (70 kg). His athletic build and agility contribute to his dynamic playing style. While detailed body measurements are not extensively documented, his height and stamina provide him with a competitive edge on the snooker table.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Yan Bingtao's relationship status remains a topic of interest among fans and followers. Yan has generally kept his personal life private, and as such, little information is available regarding his dating life. There have been speculations about a possible girlfriend, but nothing has been officially confirmed. His family has been crucial in supporting his career, and he often credits them for his success.
Net Worth and Salary
Yan Bingtao's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $3 million. His earnings primarily come from tournament winnings, endorsements, and sponsorship deals. With increasing recognition and success in professional snooker, his salary continues to grow, along with opportunities for lucrative partnerships.
Career, Business, and Investments
Yan Bingtao's career milestones include winning the 2021 Masters, where he became the youngest winner of the prestigious tournament. His style of play is characterized by strategic thinking and exceptional cue control, making him a formidable opponent. In addition to his snooker career, Yan has shown interest in investment opportunities, particularly in sports-related ventures and personal brand development.
A trio of deciding frame wins saw Yan reach the fourth round of the Paul Hunter Classic, where he lost 1–4 to Dominic Dale. He also got to the same stage of the English Open with a 4–3 victory over Mark Allen, but again was beaten 4–1 this time by Ricky Walden.
His third last 16 exit of the season came at the Northern Ireland Open as he was edged out 4–3 by Anthony Hamilton. After knocking out Liang Wenbo 6–4 in the second round of the UK Championship, Yan met World Cup partner Zhou and was defeated 5–6.
Yan qualified for the German Masters by overcoming Sam Baird 5–1 and Shaun Murphy 5–4 and at the venue beat Dale 5–2 and Michael Holt 5–1 to reach the first ranking event quarter-final of his career, which he lost 2–5 to Stuart Bingham.
Yan defeated world number one Mark Selby 4–1 in the third round of the Welsh Open, before being knocked out by a reversal of this scoreline to Kurt Maflin. Yan became the second youngest player to compete at the World Championship which he qualified for by beating Sam Craigie 10–8, Mark Davis 10–7 and Alexander Ursenbacher 10–4.
He won his first frame at the Crucible with a century break, but was 3–6 down to Shaun Murphy after the opening session. Yan was also 5–9 behind, but won three frames in a row without Murphy potting a ball. He had a good advantage in the 18th frame, but Murphy fluked a red and then cleared the table to eliminate Yan 10–8.
At the end of his debut campaign as a professional he was 56th in the world rankings, the second highest of all the players that started the year with no ranking points.
Social Network
Yan Bingtao is active on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he shares updates about his games, personal life, and engages with his fans. His social media presence has grown significantly over the years, reflecting his popularity in the sport. Followers can find glimpses of his training sessions, behind-the-scenes moments, and interactions with other snooker players.
Education
Yan Bingtao's educational background predominantly revolves around his snooker career, where he has chosen to focus on his passion for the sport rather than traditional academics. He has undergone training and mentorship programs to hone his skills, putting in countless hours of practice to elevate his game at professional levels.
Yan was unable to take up his entry in the first ranking tournament of the 2015–16 season, the 2015 Australian Goldfields Open, after failing to obtain a UK Visa. He was selected for the Chinese B team in the 2015 Snooker World Cup, with Zhou Yuelong as his teammate.
China B started as 50/1 outsiders but they topped their group, knocking out England in the process, before beating Australia and Wales in the knock-out stages, and Scotland in the final. Between them they pocketed a cheque for US$200,000. Defeated finalist Stephen Maguire stated that he believed he had watched two future world champions.
Shortly afterwards it was announced that Yan's tour card would be deferred until the 2016–17 season in order for him to complete his education in China and become eligible for a working visa.
He did though play in the Champion of Champions for which he gained entry through his World Cup win and, on his debut in the UK, he beat Shaun Murphy 4–2, before losing 3–6 to Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals.
