Is İlkay Gündoğan A-List?
NoB
No — İlkay Gündoğan is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2016
Move to Manchester City
Lost A-list status in 2023
Dropped to B tier — Moves to Galatasaray
Ranking Timeline
2009D$0.1M
Professional Debut
Begins professional career in Germany.
2011C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Joins Borussia Dortmund
Transfers to Borussia Dortmund.
2012B▲$1M+$0.5M
Bundesliga Title
Wins Bundesliga title with Dortmund.
2016A▲$5M+$4M
Move to Manchester City
Transfers to Manchester City.
2018A$10M+$5M
Premier League Winner
Wins Premier League title with Manchester City.
2023B▼$30M+$20M
Moves to Galatasaray
Transfers to Galatasaray.
2026B$40M+$10M
Established Midfielder
Continues to be a key player for Galatasaray.
Last updated: September 9, 2026