Is Helmut Rahn A-List?
YesA
Yes — Helmut Rahn is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1954
World Cup Hero
Lost A-list status in 1958
Dropped to B tier — Continued success in Germany
Ranking Timeline
1950D$0.001M
Begins Professional Career
Rahn starts his professional football career in Germany.
1954A▲▲▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
World Cup Hero
Rahn scores the winning goal in the 1954 World Cup final, becoming a national hero.
1958B▼$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Continued success in Germany
Continued success playing professional football in Germany.
1965C▼$0.5M+$0.4M
Retirement
Rahn retires from professional football.
2003A▲▲$1M+$0.5M
Death
Rahn dies in Essen, Germany.
2026A$1M
Legacy as Legend
Remembered as one of Germany's greatest footballers.
Last updated: February 25, 2026