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Fabrice Soulier
Fabrice Soulier is a French professional poker player who has been a major figure in the game for over two decades. Often called “FabSoul” by his fans, he successfully switched from a high-profile career in television and film to become one of the most respected tournament players in the world. With a career defined by longevity and a mastery of many different poker styles, he has earned a solid place in the top 15 of France’s all-time money list.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.5 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Soulier has found success across every major poker tour. His most famous victory happened in 2011 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where he won the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. This win earned him his first gold bracelet and a payday of $609,130.
Soulier also came incredibly close to winning the biggest title in Europe when he finished as the runner-up in the 2013 WSOPE Main Event for $824,513, which remains his largest single cash. Other major highlights include a victory in the 2014 EPT Vienna High Roller for over $542,000 and a 3rd-place finish in the 2010 Partouche Poker Tour Main Event for $638,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Avignon, France, Soulier did not start out as a poker pro. He was originally a successful television director and producer, working on popular French shows like Un gars, une fille. He began playing poker as a hobby in the late 1990s and quickly realized he had a natural talent for the game.
After winning several big tournaments in Paris in the early 2000s, he decided to leave the film industry behind to play poker full-time. He moved to the United States for several years to grind high-stakes cash games before eventually settling in Malta. Beyond playing, he has helped grow the game in France by hosting poker shows and creating MadeInPoker, a popular news website for French players.
Play Style & Strategy
Soulier is widely regarded as one of the most versatile players in poker. While many pros only focus on No Limit Hold’em, his H.O.R.S.E. world title proves he is an expert in mixed games, which require a deep understanding of five different poker variants. He is known for being extremely technical and patient, often using his background in logical thinking to outplay opponents over long sessions.
His style is often described as balanced and highly disciplined. Even when he is not at the table, he stays involved in the game as a teacher and mentor, having coached players on various televised poker shows. His ability to stay competitive for over 20 years is a testament to his mental toughness and his constant effort to adapt to the changing trends of the modern poker world.
Social Media & Online Presence
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My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
