Is Nicklas Bendtner A-List?
NoC
No — Nicklas Bendtner is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2005C$0.1M
Arsenal Debut
Breaks into Arsenal first team.
2007C$0.5M+$0.4M
Birmingham Loan
Loaned to Birmingham to gain experience.
2011C$1M+$0.5M
Sunderland Loan
Loan spell at Sunderland.
2012C$1.5M+$0.5M
Juventus Loan
Loaned to Juventus, wins Serie A.
2014C$2M+$0.5M
Wolfsburg Move
Permanent move to Wolfsburg.
2016C$2.5M+$0.5M
Nottingham Forest
Joins Nottingham Forest.
2017C$2.75M+$0.25M
Rosenborg BK Move
Moves to Rosenborg BK in Norway.
2021C$3M+$0.25M
Retirement
Retires from professional football.
2026C$3M
Post-Football Life
Remains a known figure in Danish football.
Last updated: February 21, 2026