Is Hulk A-List?
NoB
No — Hulk is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2011
Europa League Winner
Lost A-list status in 2021
Dropped to B tier — Return to Brazil
Ranking Timeline
2005D$0.1M
Japanese Football
Hulk starts gaining prominence in Japan.
2008B▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Porto Signing
Hulk moves to Porto, marking his European debut.
2011A▲$5M+$4M
Europa League Winner
Hulk wins the Europa League with Porto.
2012A$15M+$10M
Zenit St. Petersburg Transfer
Hulk moves to Zenit for a large transfer fee.
2016A$20M+$5M
Shanghai SIPG Move
Hulk moves to China, earning high wages.
2021B▼$23M+$3M
Return to Brazil
Hulk returns to Brazil to play for Atlético Mineiro.
2026B$25M+$2M
Atlético Mineiro Star
Hulk continues to play at a high level in Brazil.
Last updated: February 25, 2026