What Happens When You Delete eFootball?
Can You Get Your Account Back?
Deleting the eFootball app does NOT delete your account. If your data is linked to a KONAMI ID (or Game Center or Google Play), you can reinstall and transfer everything back — players, coins, GP and all progress. Without a link, you may not get it back.
App Deletion vs Account Deletion — The Difference
Removes the game from your device
Clears local cache and downloaded data
Does NOT delete your account
Does NOT remove your players or coins
Can reinstall and transfer your linked data back
Your Saved Data may be deleted or become unusable
Players, coins and GP may be deleted with it
Konami says you cannot transfer or get a refund for items and currency
Treat it as permanent
Requested in the game, in the way Konami designates
Is Your Data Saved?
If you linked your data: Your data is safe
If your game data is linked to a KONAMI ID, Game Center or Google Play, deleting the app doesn't remove it. You can transfer it back to the same phone or a new one. Two limits: only a KONAMI ID link lets you move between iOS and Android (and your eFootball Coins stay on the original OS), and mobile data can never be moved to console.
If you did NOT link your data: Data may be lost
Without a link, the transfer options on the Title Screen have nothing to restore from. Recovery may then be impossible; contacting Konami support is your only option.
How to Recover Your Account After Deleting eFootball
Reinstall eFootball
Download eFootball from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Make sure you get the official Konami version.
Choose "Data Transfer" on the Title Screen
Do NOT start a new game. Go to [Title Screen] > [Data Transfer] and choose the option that matches how you linked: KONAMI ID, Game Center or Google Play.
Log in to the linked account
Log in to My KONAMI, Game Center or Google Play. If you forgot your KONAMI ID password, reset it, then set up two-stage authentication as Konami recommends.
Let the game download its data
Konami says the transfer is complete once you log in. The game may then need to download data, which depends on your connection.
Verify everything is intact
Check your team roster, coin balance and GP. If you switched between iOS and Android, your coins will not appear: they stay on the original OS.
What If You Didn't Link Your Data?
If you deleted eFootball without linking your data, recovery is uncertain. Your best option:
Look for any old screenshot showing your user name or user ID
Contact Konami through the official eFootball support page (konami.com/efootball/support/cs/en/)
Provide as much info as possible: team name, approximate team strength, key players, purchase receipts
Recovery is not guaranteed — this is why linking your data before deleting is critical
How to Link Your Account Before Deleting
Always link your account before deleting the app, switching phones, or making any changes. Here's how:
Open eFootball and go to Extras
From the Home screen, open [Extras] > [Support].
Select Link Data
Choose [Link Data]. You will see the link options for your device.
Link to a KONAMI ID
Choose [Link data using a KONAMI ID] and sign in or register. Game Center (iOS) or Google Play (Android) also work for same-OS moves, but only a KONAMI ID works across iOS and Android.
Keep your confirmation email
Konami advises keeping the confirmation email you received when you registered your KONAMI ID, and setting up two-stage authentication.
Want a Fresh Start? Buy a Better Account
If you're thinking about deleting eFootball because your account isn't competitive enough, some players buy a pre-built account instead of starting over. Know the trade-off first: buying or selling accounts breaks Konami's Terms of Use, and Konami can suspend or terminate a traded account. As of October 2026, accounts on eFootball Market ask a median of $100 for team strength between 2,000 and 3,308 (see live prices).
If you buy, the USDT payment check usually takes 1-2 hours, then the seller hands over the login in the transaction chat, and your money stays in escrow until you confirm the account matches the listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my eFootball players if I delete the app?
Not if you linked your data first. If your game data is linked to a KONAMI ID (or to Game Center on iOS or Google Play on Android), deleting the app only removes it from your device, and you can bring your players, coins, GP and progress back by transferring the data after you reinstall. If you never linked your data, you may not be able to get it back.
Can I recover my eFootball account after uninstalling?
Yes, if it was linked. Reinstall eFootball from the App Store or Google Play, go to [Title Screen] > [Data Transfer], choose the option that matches how you linked (KONAMI ID, Game Center or Google Play) and log in. Do not leave it too long: Konami's Terms of Use allow it to suspend or terminate an account when six months have passed since your last access.
How do I link my eFootball account to a KONAMI ID?
In eFootball, go to [Extras] > [Support] > [Link Data] and choose [Link data using a KONAMI ID] (you can also link to Game Center on iOS or Google Play on Android). Konami advises keeping the confirmation email you received when you registered your KONAMI ID. A KONAMI ID link is the only option that lets you move between iOS and Android.
Is there a way to reset my eFootball account and start over?
You can start a fresh game on a device by reinstalling and starting a new game instead of choosing Data Transfer; your old data stays linked to its original KONAMI ID, Game Center or Google Play account. If you want the old account removed entirely, Konami's Terms of Use say you can request deletion of your game account in the way Konami designates in the game, and your items and currency may then be deleted. You cannot move items between accounts.