Is Wynton Rufer A-List?
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No — Wynton Rufer is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1994
Champions League Top Scorer
Lost A-list status in 1995
Dropped to B tier — Leaves Werder Bremen
Ranking Timeline
1989C$0.2M
Joining Werder Bremen
Move to Germany enhances his profile.
1992B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Bundesliga Champion
Success with Werder Bremen.
1994A▲$1M+$0.5M
Champions League Top Scorer
Great performance in CL.
1995B▼$2M+$1M
Leaves Werder Bremen
Move to Japan follows.
2002C▼$3M+$1M
Retires from playing
Ends playing career.
2003C$3.5M+$0.5M
Football Academy Founder
Establishes football academy.
2026B▲$5M+$1.5M
New Zealand Legend
Rufer remains a respected figure in Oceania.
Last updated: February 25, 2026