Is Cristian Chivu A-List?
NoB
No — Cristian Chivu is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2007
Inter Milan Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2014
Dropped to B tier — Retirement Announcement
Ranking Timeline
1999C$0.2M
Ajax Signing
Chivu moves to Ajax and gains recognition.
2002B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Ajax Captain
Appointed captain of Ajax, showing leadership.
2003B$0.75M+$0.25M
Champions League Quarter-Finals
Chivu takes Ajax to the Champions League Quarter-Finals.
2007A▲$3M+$2.25M
Inter Milan Transfer
Signs with Inter Milan in Serie A.
2010A$10M+$7M
Champions League Winner
Wins Champions League with Inter Milan.
2014B▼$20M+$10M
Retirement Announcement
Chivu retires from professional football.
2026B$20M
Inter Milan Youth Coach
Serves as youth coach for Inter Milan.
Last updated: February 25, 2026