Is Jan Vertonghen A-List?
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No — Jan Vertonghen is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2018
World Cup Third Place
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Benfica Transfer
Ranking Timeline
2006C$0.2M
Ajax Debut
Breaks into Ajax's first team.
2012B▲$3M+$2.8M
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer
Moves to Tottenham Hotspur.
2018A▲$8M+$5M
World Cup Third Place
Finishes third at the World Cup with Belgium.
2020B▼$14M+$6M
Benfica Transfer
Signs with Benfica.
2023B$18M+$4M
Anderlecht Return
Returned to Belgium to play for Anderlecht
2024B$20M+$2M
Retires From Football
Retires from professional football.
2026B$20M
Legacy as Legend
Considered a Belgian football legend.
Last updated: February 23, 2026