Is Nihat Kahveci A-List?
NoC
No — Nihat Kahveci is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1997F$0.1M
Career at Beşiktaş Begins
Nihat begins his professional career in Turkey with Beşiktaş.
2002B▲▲▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Signs with Real Sociedad
Moves to Spain to play for Real Sociedad.
2003B$1.5M+$1M
La Liga Success
Forms a partnership with Darko Kovačević, finishes second in La Liga.
2006B$3M+$1.5M
Moves to Villarreal
Signs with Villarreal, continuing his career in Spain.
2011C▼$4M+$1M
Returns to Beşiktaş
Returns to Beşiktaş, marking a comeback to his home country.
2012C$4.5M+$0.5M
Retires from Football
Nihat Kahveci retires from professional football.
2026C$5M+$0.5M
Football Commentator
Works as a football commentator for TRT, using his expertise.
Last updated: February 21, 2026