Is Giovani dos Santos A-List?
NoC
No — Giovani dos Santos is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2008
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — MLS struggles, declining form
Ranking Timeline
2007B$0.5M
Barcelona Breakthrough
Breaks into Barcelona's first team.
2008A▲$2M+$1.5M
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer
Moves to Tottenham for a significant fee.
2012A$4M+$2M
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins gold with Mexico at the London Olympics.
2015A$6M+$2M
LA Galaxy Signing
Joins LA Galaxy as a Designated Player.
2018B▼$7M+$1M
MLS struggles, declining form
Inconsistent performances affected value and reputation.
2021C▼$8M+$1M
Club América Exit
Leaves Club América after a brief stint.
2026C$8M
Fading Football Career
Remains a known name, but inactive in top-tier football.
Last updated: February 21, 2026