Is Geoff Hurst A-List?
NoB
No — Geoff Hurst is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1966
World Cup Hat-Trick
Lost A-list status in 1972
Dropped to B tier — Move to Stoke City
Ranking Timeline
1966A$0.1M
World Cup Hat-Trick
Scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final.
1968A$0.2M+$0.1M
Continued Success
Continued to perform well for West Ham.
1972B▼$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M
Move to Stoke City
Transferred to Stoke City to continue playing.
1976B$0.5M+$0.2M
End of Playing Career
Retired from professional football.
1979C▼$0.6M+$0.09999999999999998M
Brief Coaching Stint
Short managerial stint with Chelsea.
1998B▲$1M+$0.4M
Knighthood
Knighted for his services to football.
2026B$2M+$1M
Last 1966 Winner
Remains an iconic figure in English football, only surviving member of the 1966 team.
Last updated: February 25, 2026