Is Claudio Ranieri A-List?
No — Claudio Ranieri is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2016
Premier League Title
Lost A-list status in 2017
Dropped to B tier — Sacked from Leicester
Ranking Timeline
Cagliari Manager
Ranieri begins managing Cagliari.
Chelsea Manager
Ranieri becomes the manager of Chelsea.
Valencia Title
Ranieri wins the UEFA Super Cup with Valencia.
Leicester City Appointment
Ranieri is appointed as the manager of Leicester City.
Premier League Title
Ranieri leads Leicester City to an unprecedented Premier League title.
Sacked from Leicester
Ranieri is sacked from Leicester City after a poor run of form.
Senior Advisor Roma
Appointed Senior Advisor at Roma after managing Cagliari.
Senior Advisor Roma
Ranieri remains a respected football manager.
Last updated: February 24, 2026