Vincent Facquet, born in Forges-Les-Eaux (Normandy, France) on December 20th of 1968, plays carom billiards for the first time at 7 years old in his grandparents’ house.
When he’s 14, he takes his first lessons of carom billiards with Jean Noël Mary. He later qualifies for a carom training camp with Jean Marty, several times World Champion.
By the age of 19, he discovers English 8 Ball and snooker. He starts winning local then national tournaments of 8 Ball, and quickly represents France in Europe and the World.
In 1994, at 25 years old, he appears in American pool tournaments. In less than 6 months, he wins all stages up to the national championships to obtain the titles of French Champion in 8-Ball and Straight Pool. He begins an international career with American pool, taking part in the European Tour, World Championships and other Pro events.
His entertainer abilities quickly led him to be one of the most-renowned “Trick shots” performer in the world. During numerous exhibitions and shows every year, Vincent dazzles audiences around the world during TV shows, trade shows or private events. Participating 7 times in 10 years, he won 3 World titles (1997, 2005 and 2006) on both pool and snooker tables!
- 2 times World Pool Trick Shots Champion (1997 and 2005)
- World snooker Trick Shots Champion (2006)
- 10 times French Champion in all disciplines (1994 to 2008)
- Runner-up at the World Pool Masters (1996)
- French team member at the World Cup of Pool (2007 and 2008)
- European team Member at the Mosconi Cup, Europe versus America (1996)
- Number one French in the European tour ranking (2007 and 2008)
- 9th at the world 8 ball championships in Las Vegas (1999)
- 4th at the European Pool Championships (combined results) (2006)
During a Luxury Cars show in Monte-Carlo, he impressed S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Roger Moore so much that Prince Albert II modified his protocol in order to play 8-Ball with the World Champion! Roger Moore and his wife were opening amazed eyes!
