Is Sokratis Papastathopoulos A-List?
No — Sokratis Papastathopoulos is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2013
Dortmund Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Arsenal Signing
Ranking Timeline
AEK Athens Debut
Begins career at AEK Athens. Earning potential is minor.
Genoa Move
Moves to Genoa in Italy. Small improvement in earnings.
Werder Bremen
Plays at Werder Bremen in Germany. Increases his net worth.
Dortmund Transfer
Moves to Borussia Dortmund. Higher visibility and earnings begin.
Dortmund Success
Remains in the Dortmund first team, securing financial stability.
Arsenal Signing
Moves to Arsenal in the Premier League. Significant bump in pay.
Various Clubs
Plays for various clubs, career slows down. Lower income stream.
Retirement
Sokratis lives a comfortable life after football. Limited media appearance or formal coaching.
Last updated: February 25, 2026