Is Matthias Sammer A-List?
NoB
No — Matthias Sammer is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1996
Ballon d'Or Winner
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Dortmund Coach
Ranking Timeline
1990C$0.5M
VfB Stuttgart Move
Sammer begins playing for VfB Stuttgart.
1993B▲$2M+$1.5M
Borussia Dortmund Star
Sammer joins Borussia Dortmund and achieves success.
1996A▲$5M+$3M
Ballon d'Or Winner
Sammer wins the Ballon d'Or.
2000B▼$8M+$3M
Dortmund Coach
Sammer becomes the coach of Borussia Dortmund.
2012B$15M+$7M
Bayern Sporting Director
Serves as sporting director for Bayern Munich.
2026B$20M+$5M
Influential German Figure
Sammer remains an influential figure in German football.
Last updated: February 24, 2026