Is João Havelange A-List?
No — João Havelange is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1998
Steps Down From FIFA
Lost A-list status in 2016
Dropped to D tier — Death With Tarnished Legacy
Ranking Timeline
Olympic Swimmer
Represents Brazil in swimming at the Summer Olympics.
Elected FIFA President
Elected as President of FIFA, marking a major turning point in his career.
Steps Down From FIFA
Steps down as FIFA President after a long tenure, leaving a complex legacy.
Death With Tarnished Legacy
Dies with allegations of corruption, damaging his reputation as a sports administrator.
Controversial Figure Remembered
Legacy remains tarnished by corruption allegations, despite contributing to football's global growth.
Last updated: February 25, 2026