eFootball 2026
Complete Beginner Guide

The best formation for beginners in eFootball 2026 is the 4-3-3 or the 4-1-2-1-2 Diamond. The 4-3-3 is the easiest to understand — three forwards create constant attacking threat, three midfielders provide balance, and the four-man defence is simple to manage. The 4-1-2-1-2 Diamond is slightly more complex but extremely powerful once understood, with a DMF anchoring the midfield and an AMF creating between the lines. Start with 4-3-3 as a complete beginner, then transition to 4-1-2-1-2 once you understand positional roles.

GP is earned by meeting conditions in-game; it cannot be bought with coins. The main sources for new players are: Line Objectives (Konami has set up missions for beginners and returning users), the Campaign Hub ([Home] > [Missions] > [Campaign Hub]), Event rewards, and eFootball League rewards (First-Time Promotion, Phase and Ranking rewards). Konami does not publish fixed GP amounts, so check each reward list in-game. Start with the beginner Line Objectives, as they are designed to get new players going.

Five stats to understand first: 1) Speed and Acceleration, which decide how fast players run and how quickly they reach top speed, 2) Dribbling and Ball Control, which decide how well a player keeps the ball, 3) Low Pass and Lofted Pass, which matter most for midfielders, 4) Defensive Awareness and Ball Winning for your DMF and CBs, 5) Overall Rating, a quick summary of a player in his position. For strikers, also check Finishing and Heading. For goalkeepers, check GK Awareness and GK Reflexes.

New eFootball players should start with: 1) the tutorial, which teaches the basic controls and Dream Team building with practice matches, 2) VS AI Events, which give rewards and let you learn without facing human opponents, 3) My League or Quick Match for extra practice, 4) eFootball League, the division-based mode with PvP and VS AI matches, starting from Division 10. Turn on Smart Assist while you learn; it handles things like shot power and pass type for you.

The 5 biggest beginner mistakes in eFootball: 1) Ignoring tactics: pick a Team Playstyle in [Game Plan] > [Tactics] and a manager with high proficiency in it, 2) Skipping beginner missions: Line Objectives include missions for new players, 3) Shooting from distance all the time instead of working the ball into the box, 4) Spending all your rewards before you know which players you need, 5) Ignoring the DMF position: a strong defensive midfielder protects your back line and is a good first upgrade.

There is no set time; it depends on your skill and your squad. eFootball League runs in Phases of about 28 days. At the start of each new Phase your starting Division depends on the highest Division you reached (for example, reaching Division 1 means you start the next Phase in Division 3), and you can collect First-Time Promotion Rewards the first time you reach each Division. Players who learn one formation and Team Playstyle well usually progress faster than those who keep changing.

Some players do. As of October 2026, accounts on eFootball Market are listed from $18 to $999, with a median asking price of $100 and team strength between 2,000 and 3,308 (see /efootball-account-prices for live figures). Your payment is held in escrow until you log in, secure the account and confirm it matches the listing, and disputes are reviewed by an admin. Buying accounts is against Konami's Terms of Use, and Konami may suspend or terminate accounts, so weigh that before you buy.

No. In eFootball, the [Contract] menu is simply where you sign players (from the Special Player List, Standard Player List, tickets and packs), and items such as Chance Deals, Nominating Contracts and Selection Contracts are ways to sign players. There are no contract renewals to pay for, unlike the old PES myClub mode.