Eylül Kibaroğlu
Eylül Kibaroğlu (born September 29, 1988) is a Turkish professional pool player who competes internationally in women's cue sports. She is best known for winning the European Women's 10-Ball Championship and for representing Turkey at European and international pool events. In the January 1, 2026 rankings she was ranked 20th by the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA).
Early life
Kibaroğlu was born in Ankara, Turkey, on 29 September 1988. She began playing cue sports at a young age and then competed in Turkish tournaments and later European and other international pool events.
Career
Kibaroğlu competes primarily in 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball pool. She has represented Turkey in European championships and international open events sanctioned by the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) and the World Pool Association (WPA).
European championships
In 2022, Kibaroğlu won the European Women's 10-Ball Championship at the European Pool Championships held in Laško, Slovenia. She defeated Germany's Ina Kaplan in the final.
She has also recorded multiple top-tier finishes at the European Pool Championships across several disciplines, including 8-ball and 9-ball.
International competition
In 2025, she won the Ladies 9-Ball division at the 52nd Annual Texas Open, finishing the event undefeated.
Playing style
Kibaroğlu is known for a tactical and methodical approach to the game, emphasizing safety play, pattern control, and consistency across disciplines. She plays left-handed and is regarded as one of Turkey's most accomplished female pool players of her generation.
Personal life
Outside of competition, Kibaroğlu has spoken about her long-term involvement in cue sports and her role in promoting women's participation in professional billiards in Turkey.
Notable achievements
- European Women's 10-Ball Champion (2022)
- Texas Open Ladies 9-Ball Champion (2025)