Is Takumi Minamino A-List?
NoB
No — Takumi Minamino is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2019
Liverpool Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to B tier — Loan to Southampton
Ranking Timeline
2014C$0.1M
Cerezo Osaka Debut
Starts professional career in Japan.
2015B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Red Bull Salzburg Move
Move to Europe, gaining exposure in Austrian league.
2019A▲$2M+$1.5M
Liverpool Transfer
Joining Liverpool is a significant career step.
2020A$4M+$2M
Premier League Winner
Wins the Premier League with Liverpool.
2021B▼$5M+$1M
Loan to Southampton
Seeking more playing time with a loan move.
2022B$7M+$2M
AS Monaco Transfer
Joins Monaco in Ligue 1.
2026B$8M+$1M
Plays for Monaco
Continues to play for Monaco.
Last updated: February 24, 2026