Is Jari Litmanen A-List?
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No — Jari Litmanen is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1995
Champions League Win
Lost A-list status in 1999
Dropped to B tier — Signs with Barcelona
Ranking Timeline
1992C$0.01M
Early Career in Finland
Begins playing in Finland's leagues.
1993B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Move to Ajax
Signs with Ajax, starting European career.
1995A▲$1M+$0.9M
Champions League Win
Key player in Ajax's Champions League victory.
1999B▼$2M+$1M
Signs with Barcelona
Transferred to FC Barcelona.
2001B$3M+$1M
Signs with Liverpool
Moves to Premier League.
2008B$4M+$1M
Return to Finland
Ends his club career at HJK Helsinki.
2011B$5M+$1M
Retirement from Football
Retires as Finland's most accomplished player.
2026B$5M
Finnish Football Legend
Litmanen is regarded as Finland's greatest ever football player.
Last updated: February 25, 2026