Is Daniel Sturridge A-List?
No — Daniel Sturridge is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2013
Signs with Liverpool
Lost A-list status in 2019
Dropped to B tier — Joins Trabzonspor
Ranking Timeline
Manchester City Debut
Sturridge begins his career at Manchester City.
Moves to Chelsea
Sturridge joins Chelsea, seeking more playing time.
Signs with Liverpool
Sturridge joins Liverpool, forms deadly partnership with Suarez.
Premier League Near Miss
Sturridge scores many goals but fails to win Premier League.
Joins Trabzonspor
Sturridge plays for Trabzonspor, but struggles with injuries.
Banned from Football
Sturridge is banned for breaching betting rules, impacting career.
Becomes Sky Sports Pundit
Sturridge becomes a pundit after retiring from football.
Pundit with injury legacy
Sturridge is known for his punditry but remembered for injuries.
Last updated: February 21, 2026