Is Michael Carrick A-List?
NoB
No — Michael Carrick is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2006
Joins Manchester United
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Retires from playing
Ranking Timeline
1999D$0.1M
West Ham Debut
Carrick breaks into West Ham first team.
2004C▲$1M+$0.9M
Moves to Tottenham
Transfers to Tottenham, increasing prominence.
2006A▲▲$5M+$4M
Joins Manchester United
Signs with Manchester United, boosting profile.
2008A$8M+$3M
Champions League Winner
Wins Champions League with Manchester United.
2017A$15M+$7M
Named Man U Captain
Serves as the Man U club captain.
2018B▼$18M+$3M
Retires from playing
Ends playing career and joins coaching staff.
2026B$20M+$2M
Premier League Coach
Manages in the Premier League.
Last updated: February 25, 2026