Ali Carter

Allister "Ali" Carter (born 25 July 1979) is an English professional snooker player, nicknamed "The Captain." He is a three time ranking event winner, including the 2011 World Championship. He has also been in a further two world championship finals (2008, 2010).

Carter was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2004, a chronic bowel disorder which affects the digestive system dramatically. He was also diagnosed with cancer in 2007, and depression in 2008, and was described by mentor Peter Ebdon as "the strongest human being on Earth" after winning his first world title in 2011.

After winning the world title in 2011, Carter's form declined and he has since dropped to 14th in the world, from a career high of 2nd.