Is Maicon A-List?
NoB
No — Maicon is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2006
Inter Milan Arrival
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Man City Move
Ranking Timeline
2001C$0.2M
Cruzeiro Debut
Maicon begins his career in Brazil with Cruzeiro.
2004B▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Monaco Transfer
Moves to Monaco in Europe, increasing his salary.
2006A▲$1M+$0.5M
Inter Milan Arrival
Transfers to Inter Milan, marking a big step.
2010A$8M+$7M
Champions League Win
Wins Champions League with Inter Milan.
2012B▼$12M+$4M
Man City Move
Moves to Man City but does not recapture best form.
2013B$14M+$2M
Roma Stint
Plays for Roma.
2017B$15M+$1M
End of Top-Tier Career
Fades out of top-tier football.
2026B$15M
Retired Legend
Retired from football, remembered as one of the best right-backs of his generation.
Last updated: February 25, 2026