Is Hidemaro Watanabe A-List?

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No — Hidemaro Watanabe is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

Ranking Timeline

1954D$0.01M

Japan National Team Debut

Watanabe begins his career playing for the Japan national team.

1958D$0.02M+$0.01M

Career Peak

Watanabe continues playing for Japan.

1960D$0.03M+$0.009999999999999998M

Retires from Football

Watanabe retires and moves onto other work.

1980D$0.05M+$0.020000000000000004M

Limited Public Recognition

Watanabe's contributions fade from mainstream public consciousness.

2000D$0.07M+$0.020000000000000004M

Forgotten By The Mainstream

Watanabe is largely forgotten by the mainstream public as newer generations emerge.

2026D$1M+$0.9299999999999999M

Legacy as a Pioneer

Watanabe is remembered as one of the pioneers of Japanese football; however, he is mostly forgotten by the mainstream audience.

Last updated: February 21, 2026