Is Carlos Alberto Parreira A-List?
NoB
No — Carlos Alberto Parreira is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1994
World Cup Victory
Lost A-list status in 1998
Dropped to B tier — Manages Saudi Arabia
Ranking Timeline
1983C$0.1M
Manages Brazil
Starts managing career at Brazil.
1994A▲▲$1M+$0.9M
World Cup Victory
Leads Brazil to victory in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
1998B▼$2M+$1M
Manages Saudi Arabia
Manages Saudi Arabia at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
2004A▲$3.5M+$1.5M
Copa America Win
Wins Copa America with Brazil.
2005A$5M+$1.5M
Confederations Cup Win
Wins Confederations Cup with Brazil.
2010B▼$8M+$3M
Manages South Africa
Manages South Africa at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
2026B$10M+$2M
Respected Manager
Retired football manager with a distinguished career and a World Cup title.
Last updated: February 25, 2026