Is Pavel Pogrebnyak A-List?
NoC
No — Pavel Pogrebnyak is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2007
Wins UEFA Cup with Zenit
Lost A-list status in 2009
Dropped to B tier — Signs with VfB Stuttgart
Ranking Timeline
2003C$0.01M
Starts at Spartak Moscow
Pogrebnyak begins his professional career in Russia.
2007A▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
Wins UEFA Cup with Zenit
This significantly boosted his profile and earning potential.
2009B▼$2M+$1.5M
Signs with VfB Stuttgart
Move to Bundesliga.
2012B$4M+$2M
Joins Fulham
Move to Premier League increased his earnings.
2015C▼$6M+$2M
Returns to Russia
Returns to Russia after stints abroad.
2026C$7M+$1M
Retired; Occasional Pundit
Retired and makes occasional pundit appearances on Russian television, but largely out of the spotlight.
Last updated: February 21, 2026