Is Motohiro Yamaguchi A-List?

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No — Motohiro Yamaguchi is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

Ranking Timeline

1991D$0.02M

Professional Debut

Yamaguchi starts his professional soccer career.

1995C▲$0.1M+$0.08M

National Team Player

Plays for the Japan national team, increasing his profile.

2000B▲$0.2M+$0.1M

Moves Abroad

Plays soccer abroad, gaining international experience.

2003C▼$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M

Returns to Japan

Returns to Japan to continue playing.

2008D▼$0.4M+$0.10000000000000003M

Retirement

Retires from playing professional soccer.

2010C▲$0.6M+$0.19999999999999996M

Management Role

Becomes a soccer manager, starting a new career.

2026D▼$1M+$0.4M

Legacy

His impact on Japanese soccer remains, albeit largely forgotten by the general public.

Last updated: February 21, 2026