Is Johan Neeskens A-List?
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No — Johan Neeskens is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1974
Barcelona move
Lost A-list status in 1979
Dropped to B tier — NY Cosmos
Ranking Timeline
1970D$0.1M
Ajax Debut
Neeskens debuts in Ajax
1974B▲▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
World Cup Final
Reaches World Cup final
1974A▲$0.5M+$0.2M
Barcelona move
Big money move to Barcelona.
1978A$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
World Cup Final
Reaches World Cup final again.
1979B▼$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
NY Cosmos
Playing for the NY Cosmos increases revenue.
1991B$2M+$1M
Coaching at FC Barcelona
Begins coaching career.
2006B$5M+$3M
Assists Holland
Is assistant coach for Holland.
2026B$5M
Coaching Legacy
Remembered as a key player for both club and country.
Last updated: February 25, 2026