Is Benoît Assou-Ekotto A-List?
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No — Benoît Assou-Ekotto is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2006
Joins Tottenham Hotspur
Lost A-list status in 2014
Dropped to B tier — Various Club Spells
Ranking Timeline
2004C$0.05M
Begins with Lens
Starts professional career in France.
2006A▲▲$0.5M+$0.45M
Joins Tottenham Hotspur
Moves to the English Premier League.
2010A$1.5M+$1M
Premier League Regular
Establishs himself as a regular starter.
2014B▼$2.5M+$1M
Various Club Spells
Plays for multiple clubs.
2019C▼$2.8M+$0.2999999999999998M
Retires From Football
Retires after a career known for outspoken personality.
2026C$3M+$0.20000000000000018M
Known as Outspoken Player
Remembered for his time in the Premier League.
Last updated: February 21, 2026