Is Carlos Marchena A-List?
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No — Carlos Marchena is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2008
Euro Victory
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Villarreal Transfer
Ranking Timeline
1997D$0.1M
Sevilla Debut
Carlos Marchena began his career with Sevilla.
2001C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Valencia Move
Joined Valencia, marking a key step in his career.
2004B▲$1M+$0.5M
La Liga Title
Won La Liga with Valencia, boosting his profile.
2008A▲$2M+$1M
Euro Victory
Key player in Spain's Euro victory.
2010A$5M+$3M
World Cup Champion
Won the World Cup with Spain, a peak in his career.
2012B▼$6M+$1M
Villarreal Transfer
Moved to Villarreal as his career winds down.
2015C▼$7M+$1M
Retirement
Announced his retirement from professional football.
2026C$10M+$3M
Coaching Roles
Engaged in coaching and sporting director roles.
Last updated: February 21, 2026