Is Christoph Metzelder A-List?
NoC
No — Christoph Metzelder is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2000C$0.1M
Dortmund Breakthrough
Begins career with Borussia Dortmund.
2002B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Bundesliga Champion
Wins Bundesliga with Dortmund.
2006B$1M+$0.5M
World Cup Semi-Finalist
Reaches World Cup semi-final with Germany.
2007B$2M+$1M
Real Madrid Transfer
Moves to Real Madrid.
2010B$3M+$1M
Joins Schalke
Returns to Germany, joins Schalke 04.
2014C▼$9M+$6M
Retirement
Retires from professional football.
2026C$9M
Post-Football Ventures
Engaged in post-football business ventures.
Last updated: February 21, 2026