Is Asamoah Gyan A-List?
No — Asamoah Gyan is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2011
Move to Al Ain (UAE)
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — Plays in China
Ranking Timeline
Professional Debut in Ghana
Starts professional career in Ghana.
Joins Rennes in France
Moves to Europe, playing for Rennes.
Signs with Sunderland
Moves to Premier League club Sunderland.
Move to Al Ain (UAE)
Commands large transfer fee to play in the UAE.
Plays in China
Continues career in China with high earnings.
Returns to Ghana
Plays for Ghana Premier League club, begins winding down career.
Ghanaian Football Legend
Remembered as Ghana's all-time leading goal scorer and a key figure in their national team history.
Last updated: February 21, 2026