Is Nuri Şahin A-List?
NoB
No — Nuri Şahin is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2011
Bundesliga Champion
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Loan to Liverpool
Ranking Timeline
2005C$0.5M
Dortmund Debut
Starts his career with Borussia Dortmund.
2011A▲▲$3M+$2.5M
Bundesliga Champion
Wins the Bundesliga title with Dortmund.
2011A$5M+$2M
Move to Real Madrid
Transfers to Real Madrid.
2012B▼$6M+$1M
Loan to Liverpool
Loaned to Liverpool for more playing time.
2013A▲$8M+$2M
Return to Dortmund
Returns to Borussia Dortmund.
2018B▼$10M+$2M
Joins Werder Bremen
Moves to Werder Bremen.
2020B$12M+$2M
Antalyaspor Player-Manager
Takes on a player-manager role at Antalyaspor.
2026B$15M+$3M
Başakşehir Head Coach
Şahin is now the Head Coach for Başakşehir.
Last updated: February 25, 2026