Is Samuel Umtiti A-List?
NoF
No — Samuel Umtiti is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2016
Signs with Barcelona
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Injuries plague career
Ranking Timeline
2012C$0.2M
Lyon First Team Debut
Umtiti debuts for Lyon, gaining experience.
2016A▲▲$2M+$1.8M
Signs with Barcelona
Joins Barcelona, increasing his profile.
2018A$8M+$6M
Wins World Cup
Wins FIFA World Cup with France.
2020B▼$12M+$4M
Injuries plague career
Persistent injuries limit playing time.
2022C▼$14M+$2M
Loaned to Lecce
Loaned to Italian side Lecce due to lack of play time.
2024F▼▼$15M+$1M
Retires from football
Announces early retirement.
2026F$15M
Retired Former Player
Remains retired, remembered for his early potential.
Last updated: February 21, 2026