How to Get Messi in eFootball 2026
You sign Lionel Messi in eFootball through the in-game [Contract] menu: from the Special Player List when Konami features one of his cards, from the Standard Player List with GP, from packs, or with a Selection or Nominating Contract that includes him. There is no fixed date and no guaranteed free Messi. The game data from March 2026 holds 41 Messi cards, the best rated 97 overall.
Quick Messi Facts
41 Messi cards in the game data (March 2026)
Best rated card: 97 overall, RWF
Highest potential: 106 when fully trained
Signed via the in-game [Contract] menu
Source: eFootball game data, March 2026.
5 Ways Messi Is Actually Signed
These come from Konami's own description of the [Contract] menu and its contract items. Which Messi cards are on offer at any moment depends on Konami's current campaigns, so always check the game.
The Best Messi Cards in the Game Data
The game data dated March 2026 lists 41 Messi cards: 20 with Argentina, 8 with FC Barcelona, 6 with Miami BP, 5 with Paris Saint-Germain and 2 others. Below are the highest rated, plus the card with the highest potential. Potential is the overall rating once the card is fully trained. Tap a card for its full stats.
Source: eFootball game data, March 2026. Cards and stats can change with Konami's updates; the player pages show the full list of stats for each card.
Which Kind of Messi Card Are You Looking At?
Konami uses six card types. Epic cards celebrate the defining season of big names past and present and have a higher progression ceiling than Legendary. Legendary cards are based on a specific season when a player had a stellar performance. Trending cards are based on a specific match or week in the current season and cannot be developed. Highlight and Featured cards are hand-picked for current-season performances, and Standard cards reflect a player's current-season form.
To develop a card, level it up by playing matches or with Level Training Programs, then spend the Progression Points it earns. Auto Development spends them to maximise Overall; Manual Development lets you choose. Some cards also have Boosters, which can lift certain stats past 99. If you want to compare him with other attackers, see the best RWF cards and the best dribblers.
Practical Tips
Decide which position you want first. Messi cards in the March 2026 data are registered as RWF, SS, CF or AMF, so pick the one that fits your formation.
Compare Overall and Potential. A card with a lower Overall can end up higher once fully trained, such as the 89-rated Barcelona card that reaches 106.
Read the contents and the card type before spending. Trending cards are fixed and cannot be developed.
Plan his development. Level him up with matches or Level Training Programs, then spend Progression Points; you can reset them at any time.
Buying an Account That Already Has Messi
Some players skip the wait and buy an account that already has a Messi card. Our eFootball accounts with Messi page lists the Messi accounts on sale right now. As of October 2026, the median asking price across all accounts on eFootball Market was $100, with the middle half between $55 and $210; see eFootball account prices for the daily-updated numbers.
How a purchase works: you pay at checkout in USDT (TRC-20) and an admin checks the payment, usually within 1 to 2 hours. The money is held by eFootball Market, not sent to the seller. The seller sends the login details in the order chat, you change the email and password and check that the players, team strength and coins match the listing, then you confirm and the seller is paid. If something is wrong, open a dispute before confirming and an admin reviews it.
Be clear about the risk: buying or selling accounts is against Konami's Terms of Use, and Konami can suspend or terminate accounts. Escrow protects your money, not the account's standing. Read trust and safety before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get Messi in eFootball?
Go to the [Contract] menu. Messi can be signed from the Special Player List when Konami features one of his cards, from the Standard Player List with GP when his standard card is listed, from packs, or with a Selection or Nominating Contract that includes him. Events and campaigns sometimes give those items as rewards.
What is the best Messi card in eFootball?
In the game data dated March 2026, the highest rated Messi card is 97 overall, an RWF card with Miami BP, with a potential of 101. The card with the highest potential is an 89-rated FC Barcelona RWF that reaches 106 when fully trained. There are 41 Messi cards in that data.
Can I get Messi for free in eFootball?
Only if Konami includes him in a free reward, such as a contract item or pack from an event, campaign or login bonus. There is no guaranteed free Messi and no fixed schedule. Any site offering a free Messi through a generator or hack is a scam.
Can I buy GP with eFootball Coins to sign Messi?
No. Konami's official FAQ says GP cannot be purchased with eFootball Coins. GP is earned by playing. Coins can be earned in game or bought in the Shop.
Can I have two Messi cards in my team?
You can own more than one copy of a player in My Team, but the same player cannot be in your Game Plan more than once at a time.
Can I train a Messi card to a higher rating?
Yes, unless it is a Trending card. Level him up through matches or Level Training Programs, then spend the Progression Points he earns. The Potential figure on each card is the overall rating once fully trained, from 100 to 106 for the best Messi cards in the March 2026 data.
Can I buy an eFootball account that already has Messi?
Accounts with Messi are listed on eFootball Market at /efootball-accounts-with-messi. Payment is held in escrow until you confirm the account matches the listing. Note that buying or selling accounts is against Konami's Terms of Use, and Konami can suspend or terminate accounts, so escrow protects your money but not the account's standing.