Is Mario Kempes A-List?
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No — Mario Kempes is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1978
World Cup Triumph
Lost A-list status in 1982
Dropped to B tier — River Plate stint
Ranking Timeline
1974D$0.01M
Rosario Central Star
Kempes shines at Rosario Central in Argentina.
1976C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Valencia Transfer
Kempes moves to Valencia in Spain.
1978A▲▲$0.5M+$0.4M
World Cup Triumph
Kempes leads Argentina to World Cup victory.
1978A$1M+$0.5M
La Liga Top Scorer
Kempes becomes La Liga's top goalscorer.
1982B▼$2M+$1M
River Plate stint
Kempes plays for River Plate in Argentina.
1996C▼$9M+$7M
Retirement from Football
Kempes retires from professional football.
2026C$10M+$1M
Legacy as Legend
Kempes is remembered as an Argentine legend.
Last updated: February 21, 2026