Is Clint Dempsey A-List?
NoB
No — Clint Dempsey is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2012
Tottenham Move
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Retirement
Ranking Timeline
2004C$0.1M
MLS Debut
Starts his MLS career with Revolution.
2007B▲$1M+$0.9M
Fulham Transfer
Moves to Fulham, increasing his profile.
2012A▲$5M+$4M
Tottenham Move
Signs with Tottenham Hotspur.
2013A$10M+$5M
Seattle Return
Returns to MLS with Seattle Sounders.
2016A$15M+$5M
Sounders MLS Cup Win
Wins the MLS Cup with Seattle.
2018B▼$17M+$2M
Retirement
Announces his retirement from professional soccer.
2026B$18M+$1M
Sports Analyst
Works as a sports analyst, considered an American legend.
Last updated: February 24, 2026