Is Paulo Wanchope A-List?
NoC
No — Paulo Wanchope is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1997B$0.1M
Derby County Signing
Wanchope joins Derby County in England.
1999B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
West Ham United Move
Moves to West Ham United.
2000B$0.5M+$0.2M
Manchester City
Signing for Manchester City.
2006B$1M+$0.5M
Costa Rica National Team
Key player for the Costa Rican national team.
2007C▼$1.5M+$0.5M
Retires from Playing
Wanchope retires from professional football.
2026C$2M+$0.5M
Costa Rican Coach
Wanchope is coaching within Costa Rican football, but his career never reached the heights expected. Nearing the end of his coaching time.
Last updated: February 21, 2026