Is Thomas Hitzlsperger A-List?
NoB
No — Thomas Hitzlsperger is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2007
Bundesliga Title
Lost A-list status in 2013
Dropped to B tier — Retirement From Football
Ranking Timeline
2001D$0.5M
Aston Villa Debut
Begins professional career with Aston Villa.
2006B▲▲$1M+$0.5M
World Cup Appearance
Represents Germany in the 2006 World Cup.
2007A▲$2M+$1M
Bundesliga Title
Wins Bundesliga title with VfB Stuttgart.
2008A$3M+$1M
Euro 2008 Appearance
Represents Germany at Euro 2008.
2013B▼$4M+$1M
Retirement From Football
Hitzlsperger retires from professional football due to injuries.
2014B$4M
Comes Out as Gay
Publicly comes out as gay, becoming prominent advocate.
2026B$5M+$1M
Board Member at Verona
Serves as a board member at Hellas Verona.
Last updated: February 23, 2026