Is Atsushi Yanagisawa A-List?

NoD

No — Atsushi Yanagisawa is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

Ranking Timeline

1996F$0.1M

Kashima Antlers Debut

Begins his career with Kashima Antlers.

1998C▲▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M

Rising Star

Establishes himself as a key player for Kashima Antlers.

2003C$0.5M+$0.2M

Move to Italy

Moves to Italy, playing for Sampdoria.

2006C$1M+$0.5M

Return to Kashima

Returns to Kashima Antlers.

2009C$2M+$1M

Move to Sendai

Moves to Vegalta Sendai.

2014D▼$3M+$1M

Retirement

Retires from professional soccer.

2026D$3M

Largely Forgotten

Largely forgotten by mainstream fans.

Last updated: February 21, 2026