Is Julio César Romero A-List?

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No — Julio César Romero is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

Reached A-list in 1985

South American Footballer Award

Lost A-list status in 1989

Dropped to B tier — Returns to Paraguay

Ranking Timeline

1977D$0.001M

Starts Career in Paraguay

Early career in Paraguayan football.

1980C▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

Moves to New York Cosmos

Significant move to the NASL.

1984B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Joins Fluminense in Brazil

Played for famous Fluminense.

1985A▲$1M+$0.9M

South American Footballer Award

Peak of his career, won prestigious award.

1989B▼$3M+$2M

Returns to Paraguay

Played for Olimpia and Sportivo Luqueño.

2004B$4M+$1M

Pele's FIFA 100

Named in Pele's list.

2026C▼$5M+$1M

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Remembered as one of Paraguay's greatest players.

Last updated: February 25, 2026