Is Raul Meireles A-List?
NoC
No — Raul Meireles is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2010
Liverpool Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — Fenerbahce Transfer
Ranking Timeline
2004C$0.1M
Boavista Debut
Raul begins his professional career with Boavista.
2005B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Porto Transfer
Moves to Porto, a bigger club in Portugal.
2010A▲$1M+$0.7M
Liverpool Transfer
A high profile transfer to Liverpool.
2011A$3M+$2M
Chelsea Move
Moves to Chelsea, increasing his salary.
2012A$4M+$1M
Champions League Winner
Wins the champions league with Chelsea.
2012B▼$5M+$1M
Fenerbahce Transfer
Moves to Fenerbahce in Turkey.
2016C▼$5M
Retirement Due to Injuries
Retires from football due to injuries.
2026C$5M
Post Retirement
Remains retired, living off savings and investments.
Last updated: February 21, 2026