Is Asier Illarramendi A-List?
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No — Asier Illarramendi is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2013
Signs for Real Madrid
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — Returns to Real Sociedad
Ranking Timeline
2010D$0.1M
Real Sociedad Debut
Breaks into Real Sociedad's first team, beginning his La Liga career.
2013A▲▲▲$2M+$1.9M
Signs for Real Madrid
Illarramendi joins Real Madrid for a significant transfer fee.
2015B▼$6M+$4M
Returns to Real Sociedad
After struggling for playing time, he returns to Real Sociedad.
2019B$8M+$2M
Injury Setbacks
Suffers a series of injuries that limit his playing time.
2023C▼$9M+$1M
Moves to Kitchee
Joins Kitchee in the Hong Kong Premier League.
2026C$10M+$1M
Plays in Hong Kong
Continues playing for Kitchee, a respected veteran abroad.
Last updated: February 21, 2026