Is Koke A-List?
NoB
No — Koke is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2014
La Liga Title
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Europa League Triumph
Ranking Timeline
2009C$0.5M
Atletico Madrid Debut
Breaks into Atlético Madrid's first team.
2012B▲$3M+$2.5M
Europa League Win
Wins Europa League title with Atlético Madrid.
2014A▲$8M+$5M
La Liga Title
Wins La Liga title with Atlético Madrid.
2016A$15M+$7M
Champions League Final
Reaches Champions League final, loses to Real Madrid.
2018B▼$25M+$10M
Europa League Triumph
Wins another Europa League title.
2021B$35M+$10M
La Liga Title
Wins another La Liga title.
2026B$40M+$5M
Atletico Legend
Continues as captain, remains a key player.
Last updated: February 25, 2026