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eFootball
Beginner's Guide to eFootball: Tips and Tricks
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This beginner's guide to eFootball showcases what new players should look into when first starting out. Read on for essential tips and the best steps to take early on for better progress!
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Beginner's Guide to eFootball
| eFootball Beginner Guide and Tips | |
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① Learn the Basics in Skill Up Mode ② Set Up the Team's Game Plan ③ Train Your Players ④ Participate in Current Events ⑤ Try the eFootball League ⑥ Reset Marathons Are Not Worth It |
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Learn the Basics and Get Rewards in Skill Up Mode
Skill Up is a great way to learn the basics of the game while earning a solid amount of currency in eFootball Coins (gold) and GP (purple) that you can spend right away. You also receive a substantial amount of Training Program XP to use for improving your players.
Note: Rewards can be claimed in your Inbox on the top right of the main menu.
Select Virtual Pad if You Are Starting Out
You will be given an option to pick two different control modes when you begin Skill Up. We recommend using Virtual Pad for beginners, as its controller-like inputs can feel more familiar and are easier to learn.
Use the Training Menu for Extra Practice
After learning the complete basics in Skill Up, you can navigate to the training menu in the Extras section to practice your fundamental skills.
Set Up the Team's Game Plan
With your newly signed players, head to the Game Plan menu to set up your team. Here, you can set your manager, starting lineup, and bench, choose your formation, and set your team playstyle.
You Can Auto-Pick Players by Stats
You can use the Auto-Pick function to automatically place the best players in their optimal positions based on stats. Once your best players are in the starting lineup, you can adjust their positions as you see fit.
Quick Counter is Ideal for Beginners
For beginners, we recommend the Quick Counter team playstyle. It's an aggressive counter-attacking approach that focuses on winning the ball with constant pressure, making it easy to transition quickly into an attack.
Train Your Players
Training your players is crucial in eFootball, as newly signed players don’t start at full strength. In the My Team menu, go to Players, then use Training Program XP to boost their stats and maximize their performance on the field.
Additionally, you can strengthen your players by adding new Skills or improving their Position Proficiency. Don’t forget to train these too when you have the necessary items.
Participate in Current Events
Events are available for a limited time and feature exclusive challenges with rewards you can only earn during that window. By participating, you can earn a variety of special item rewards.
Note: Events are updated every Monday and Thursday.
Events Can Be Done Against AI or PvP
You can choose between AI and PvP events. AI events let you choose the difficulty level, allowing you to face AI teams at your own pace. This is great for learning the game and getting comfortable with the controls.
Try the eFootball League
Once you're comfortable with AI battles and can control your players, passes, and shots better, it's time to try online PvP matches in the eFootball League. You’ll earn rewards just by participating in online matches, so don’t worry too much about winning or losing at first. Focus on playing more matches and steadily collecting rewards.
Reset Marathons Are Not Recommended
Resetting your account to get better starting players isn’t worth it in eFootball, as the time spent doing a reset marathon could cause you to miss out on Coins you’d earn by continuing to play. You don’t receive many free Coins at the start, and you’ll gain much more by progressing normally.
Aim for an SS-Class Player if You Will Reset Marathon
If you're committed to doing a reset marathon, make sure to aim for an SS-class player for it to be worthwhile.
Players Get Messi and Other Solid Players in the Starter Pack
All first-time users will receive a powerful version of Lionel Messi along with 9 other solid players to form your starting team, which is already a pretty strong lineup to kick things off.
Players Receive Welcome Login Bonus Player Rewards
You'll also receive three strong players through the daily welcome login bonus. Phil Foden, Virgil van Dijk, and Kylian Mbappé are excellent additions and great cards to have early on.
| Welcome Login Players | ||
|---|---|---|
 Phil FodenDay 2 |
 Virgil van DijkDay 4 |
 Kylian MbappéDay 6 |
All Guides
All Tips and Tricks Guides
| What to Do Daily and Weekly | How to Get Coins |
| How to Get Selection Contracts | How to Get GP |
| How to Change Team | How to Full Screen |
| How to Play 2 Players | How to Dribble |
| How to Remove Circle | - |
eFootball Related Guides
eFootball Wiki
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Recommended Guides
| Tier Lists | |
|---|---|
| Best Players | Best Managers |
| Best Formations | Best Featured Players |
| Best Center Forwards (CF) | Best Goalkeepers (GK) |
| Best Playstyles | - |
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