Is Luiz Adriano A-List?
No — Luiz Adriano is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2014
All-Time Leading Scorer
Lost A-list status in 2015
Dropped to B tier — AC Milan Move
Ranking Timeline
Internacional Breakthrough
Starts his career in Brazil, showing early promise.
Shakhtar Donetsk Transfer
Moves to Shakhtar Donetsk, beginning a successful period in Ukraine.
All-Time Leading Scorer
Becomes Shakhtar Donetsk's all-time leading goal scorer, cementing his legacy.
AC Milan Move
Transfers to AC Milan, seeking success in a major European league.
Spartak Moscow
Brief stint with Spartak Moscow.
Return to Brazil
Returns to play in Brazil.
Fading Star
Luiz Adriano is past his prime, and his legacy is mostly tied to his time at Shakhtar Donetsk.
Last updated: February 21, 2026