Is Tsutomu Sonobe A-List?

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No — Tsutomu Sonobe is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

Ranking Timeline

1977D$0.01M

Joins All Nippon Airways FC

Sonobe begins his football career.

1978C▲$0.03M+$0.019999999999999997M

Debut with Japan National Team

Sonobe represents Japan internationally.

1981C$0.1M+$0.07M

Retirement from professional football

Sonobe retires from professional football.

1990C$0.2M+$0.1M

Brief coaching roles

Sonobe engages in minimal coaching activities.

2010C$0.5M+$0.3M

Occasional analyst appearances

Sonobe contributes occasional insights.

2026C$1M+$0.5M

Legacy as National Team Player

Sonobe's representation of Japan remembered.

Last updated: February 21, 2026