Is Saúl Ñíguez A-List?
NoB
No — Saúl Ñíguez is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2016
Champions League Finalist
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to B tier — Chelsea Loan
Ranking Timeline
2012C$0.2M
Atletico Madrid Debut
Breaks into Atletico Madrid first team.
2016A▲▲$2M+$1.8M
Champions League Finalist
Reaches Champions League final.
2018A$5M+$3M
Europa League Winner
Wins Europa League title.
2021B▼$12M+$7M
Chelsea Loan
Loan spell to Chelsea.
2023B$15M+$3M
Return to Atletico
Returns to Atletico Madrid.
2024B$17M+$2M
Move to Flamengo
Moves to Flamengo in Brazil.
2026B$20M+$3M
Plays for Flamengo
Playing career continues in Brazil.
Last updated: February 25, 2026