Is Yanis Varoufakis A-List?
NoC
No — Yanis Varoufakis is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1982F$0.01M
Early Academic Career
Begins academic career in economics in the UK.
2000D▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Academic Recognition
Gains recognition as a heterodox economist.
2015B▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Greek Finance Minister
Appointed as the Finance Minister of Greece during crisis.
2015C▼$1.5M+$0.5M
Resignation
Resigns due to disagreement over bailout terms.
2016C$2M+$0.5M
DiEM25 Co-founder
Co-founds Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25).
2026C$5M+$3M
Political Activist and Author
Continues to be a vocal political activist and author.
Last updated: February 25, 2026