Is Ryoichi Maeda A-List?
NoC
No — Ryoichi Maeda is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2000D$0.1M
Professional Debut at Jubilo
Maeda begins his professional career at Jubilo Iwata, earning a modest salary initially.
2009C▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
J-League Top Scorer Award
Wins the J-League Top Scorer award, boosting his profile and increasing his salary.
2013C$0.6M+$0.3M
Moves to Al Ahli
Moves to Al Ahli, maintaining a decent salary.
2015C$0.8M+$0.20000000000000007M
Return to Japan
Return to Japan decreases slightly his marketability.
2020D▼$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Retirement
Retires from professional football, moving into coaching.
2026C▲$1M
Coaching Future
Focuses on coaching, leveraging his past experiences and knowledge.
Last updated: February 21, 2026