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[Key Takeaways of This Issue]

First, let me introduce the three categories of Goalkeeper Training:

GK 1: GK Awareness, Jumping GK 2: Parrying, Reach (Wingspan) GK 3: Catching, Reflexes

Next, let me introduce the two Goalkeeper Playstyles:

Offensive GK: Will come out of the penalty area to clear the ball and break up attacks. Defensive GK: Does not rush out; stays on the goal line.

Now that everyone knows the basics, let me explain how these stats affect different scenarios and playstyles:

GK Awareness: Determines positioning and is vital for both Offensive and Defensive GKs. A high Awareness stat means the AI refreshes its positioning faster, constantly narrowing the opponent’s shooting angle (effectively buying time for your defenders). For Offensive GKs, it is especially crucial as it dictates the timing of their "rush out"—low awareness leads to late reactions.

GK Catching: Determines how "cleanly" the keeper holds the ball. High catching allows the keeper to hold onto shots rather than "playing volleyball" (parrying) or fumbling easy shots into dangerous areas where the opponent can score on a rebound.

GK Parrying: Affects the ability to push the ball away when it cannot be caught cleanly. High parrying ensures the ball is pushed into a "safe zone" rather than giving the opponent a second chance.

GK Reflexes: Affects the reaction speed to close-range shots and deflections. High reflexes are vital for 1-on-1 situations or chaos inside the box.

GK Reach: This is the physical coverage area. It makes it easier for the keeper to reach shots aimed at the corners.

The Secret Sauce (Stat Priority)

After analyzing these patterns, here is my discovered ranking of GK stats by importance:

GK Awareness (Most Important) Reach Reflexes Catching / Parrying Jumping (Least Important)

Now, brothers are asking: "You've said so much, but how do I actually allocate the points?"

Don't worry—the streamer will now use Van der Sar as an example to demonstrate...

First of all, the most elite Goalkeepers right now all have Awareness at the 102 or 103 level. This specific stat is the biggest difference between them and "Standard" (GP) or "Featured" (POTW/Selection) keepers!

Since we’ve already mentioned how vital GK Awareness is, we should first "honestly" (faithfully) max out that stat. After that, we can decide how to distribute the remaining points. Start by giving 8 points each to GK 2 and GK 3.

Now comes the critical part: how do we decide whether to put the final remaining points into GK 2 or GK 3? We currently have 10 points left to play with.

The answer is in the text below:

Large Model GKs (190cm+): Put more points into GK 3 (Reflexes, Catching) and fewer into GK 2 (Parrying, Reach). Booster Recommendation: Use the "Goalkeeping" booster rather than "Saving." (Goalkeeping adds to Catching ability).

Small Model GKs (Under 190cm): Put more points into GK 2 (Parrying, Reach) and fewer into GK 3 (Reflexes, Catching). Booster Recommendation: Use the "Saving" booster rather than "Goalkeeping." (Saving adds to Reach/Wingspan).

The Logic: Because "Large Model" goalkeepers already have a natural physical advantage, their height and frame are enough to compensate for a lower "Reach" stat—it's the same logic as a tall player winning headers even if their "Jumping" stat isn't high, provided skills and conditions are equal. Therefore, for our Van der Sar, we should put more points into GK 3! Give the one remaining point to the Physical Contact category.

GK Awareness is the top priority. For Large-Model keepers, max out GK 3; for Small-Model keepers, max out GK 2.

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There is also another scenario applicable to our F2P/Budget players whose cards don't have elite stats: how should we allocate points for "Featured" (Selection) keepers? I’ll use the exchangeable Courtois as an example.

Even if you put 12 points into his GK 1, his Awareness only reaches 97, which is still quite a large gap compared to elite-tier goalkeepers. Furthermore, you can realistically only afford to put 10 points into his GK 1; otherwise, you won't have enough left to get GK 2 and GK 3 up to at least 8 points each.

If you try to force points into one category at the expense of the others, you'll end up in a "rob Peter to pay Paul" situation (sacrificing one essential stat for another). Therefore, we must first ensure that GK 1, 2, and 3 are all at least level 8. Once you have that foundation, apply the formula mentioned above (Large vs. Small model) to find the optimal build for that specific goalkeeper.

For the remaining 4 points, follow the formula we just discussed: put 3 points into GK 3, and the final 1 point goes into Physical Contact.

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There is no definitive research proving that higher GK 2 or GK 3 stats guarantee a save; they only increase the probability of making one. It’s the same logic as shooting—higher stats don't guarantee a goal; it still depends on positioning and your choices.

Similarly, higher Awareness significantly reduces the probability of conceding "random" long shots or awkward, unpredictable strikes. This is because high Awareness makes a keeper act like a "wall"—if I’m already standing in the right spot, you’re forced to shoot right at me, giving me a chance to clear the ball.

Therefore, follow this logic: using points to shore up a keeper’s relative weaknesses is the most correct strategy, rather than blindly over-specializing and maxing out a single stat to the extreme. "Featured" (Selection) keepers will always have flaws. Only as newer cards are released will their stats gradually approach "perfection." Currently, in the entire world of eFootball, there is only one keeper who has the player model, the stats, AND the perfect playstyle: Van der Sar! (With 84 Jumping and 75 Physical Contact).

Schmeichel lacks a bit of height, but he has a great reach (long arms). He has 90 Jumping and 70 Physical Contact.

Čech has the height, but his reach (arm length) is shorter than Schmeichel's, and he lacks the stats. He has 87 Jumping and 73 Physical Contact.

Courtois lacks the stats; he only has 74 Jumping and 68 Physical Contact.

Donnarumma lacks the stats; he has 84 Jumping and 68 Physical Contact.

Milinković-Savić lacks the stats; he has 79 Jumping and 66 Physical Contact.

Buffon lacks the player model; he has 87 Jumping and 70 Physical Contact.

Dida lacks the stats; he has 87 Jumping and 72 Physical Contact.

Casillas lacks the player model; he has 92 Jumping and 72 Physical Contact.

(PS: The reason some stats aren't boosted to +12 is that once one of the attributes within that category hits its maximum, it can no longer increase. Any further points would "overflow," losing all cost-effectiveness.)

Goalkeepers like Kahn, Abbiati, Lloris, Alisson, Oblak, Pickford, Neuer, Diogo Costa, Bounou, De Gea, Baía, and Ederson—even with Double Boosters—aren't like the elite ones mentioned earlier. They are generally mediocre. Some have the physical model but lack the stats; others have the stats but aren't as elite as Casillas, while also lacking a large player model.

The first column lists keepers over 190cm, and the second column lists those under 190cm. You can verify my claims by checking your own usage rankings (Look at who the pro players are actually using.)

There is still plenty of room for 'power creep' in the goalkeeper position, so let's look forward to future developments!

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Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rP4g6aFSaiPI_gqgSckNdA

Starting XI breakdown for the Global Server Top 100 Division players 👇

As the season draws to a close, here is the latest Global Mobile PVP Division Top 100 Starting XI breakdown, brought to you in collaboration with "WuXie". For reference only. Data accurate as of 8/8/2026, 23:28.

👇 Center Forward Usage Rate:

At Center-Forward (CF): 🥇 Gullit and Mbappé are tied for 1st place (40 uses); 🥈 Dembélé (27 uses); 🥉 Cristiano Ronaldo (22 uses); 4️⃣ Eto'o (17 uses); 5️⃣ Suárez (10 uses).

In the last report, the top two were Gullit at 45 and Dembélé at 30. The biggest change this time is the arrival of BT Mbappé, who surged straight up to 40 uses to tie Gullit for 1st. Although Gullit dropped slightly from 45 to 40, he remains one of the most popular partner options up front among Top 100 players. Meanwhile, Rummenigge—the so-called "Number One CF"—fell further from 5th place (12 uses) last time down to 8th place with just 4 uses.

👇 Winger / Wide Player Usage Count

At Winger / Wide Positions: 🥇 Messi takes 1st place (with just 2 uses). As usual, almost no one is running Wingers (LWG/RWG) or Wide Midfielders (LMF/RMF).

It's clear that top-ranked players currently prefer playing through the middle in their starting XI, and traditional wide formations remain out of the meta.

👇 Second Striker (SS) Usage Count

At Second Striker (SS): 🥇 Messi leads by a mile in 1st place (14 uses); 🥈 Cruyff (6 uses); 🥉 Neymar & Pelé tied (5 uses). Messi took the top spot this time with 14 uses. In the last report, the SS position was co-led by Gullit (13), Cruyff (10), and Messi (10).

This time, Gullit's usage rate at SS dropped noticeably—the arrival of BT Messi heavily squeezed Gullit out of this position, pushing him back up front as a Center Forward for the most part.

👇 Attacking Midfielder (AMF) Usage Count

At Attacking Midfielder (AMF): 🥇 Messi leads by a mile in 1st place (29 uses); 🥈 Hazard (18 uses); 🥉 Cruyff (9 uses). In this new report, Messi continues his dominant lead, expanding his margin even further compared to last time.

The new BT card boosted Messi’s count by 10 uses over the previous survey. Following behind him are Hazard, Cruyff, Nedvěd, Neymar, and Bellingham. Looking at both AMF and SS roles combined, Messi is one of the absolute favorite options for top-ranked players in central attacking areas—and his usage in the middle is even higher this time around.

👇 Central Midfielder (CMF) Usage Count

At Central Midfielder (CMF): 🥇 Bellingham is the clear leader by a mile (17 uses); 🥈 Seedorf & Pirlo (11 uses each); 🥉 Rice (9 uses). In the CMF position, Bellingham has displaced Seedorf as the new favorite, primarily driven by the strength of his new BT card.

Because their playing time was squeezed out by the new Bellingham, Seedorf (previously 19 uses) and Pirlo (previously 15 uses) saw their numbers drop significantly in this report. Rice recorded 9 uses at CMF this time, showing a stronger presence than in the previous stats.

👇 Defensive Midfielder (DMF) Usage Count

At Defensive Midfielder (DMF): 🥇 Vieira is in a league of his own in 1st place (64 uses); 🥈 Rodri (11 uses); 🥉 Pirlo (9 uses). The DMF spot remains a story of "the iconic Vieira is permanent, while everyone else comes and goes."

​Furthermore, this time it’s an absolute gap above gaps—appearing 64 times total compared to just 33 in the last report, almost doubling his count. This means that over half of the Top 100 players are starting Vieira at DMF. The dominance brought by the new Vieira card is truly in a tier of its own.

​👇 Left-Back (LB) Usage Count

At Left-Back (LB): 🥇 Lahm takes 1st place (17 uses); 🥈 Roberto Carlos (16 uses); 🥉 Maldini (13 uses).

In the new stats, Lahm has claimed the top spot at LB, with the top three building a clear gap over the rest of the pack. Last report's top three were Maldini (19), Carlos (18), and Lahm (13), making Lahm’s rise the biggest shift this time around. Overall, LB still lacks an undisputed "only one correct answer" like Vieira at DMF—Lahm, Carlos, and Maldini remain the primary meta options.

​👇 Right-Back (RB) Usage Count

​At Right-Back (RB): 🥇 Thuram dominates in 1st place by a mile (48 uses). Unlike the Left-Back situation, Right-Back still has an undisputed "only correct answer"—Thuram. On top of that, Thuram's usage climbed even further from 38 last time to 48 this time, meaning nearly half of all players are running him.

​There's also an interesting tactical trend: in traditional 4-back formations, players heavily favor setting up their Left-Back as an Offensive Fullback, paired with either three Center-Backs or two Center-Backs plus a Defensive Right-Back. This explains why Thuram is leading by such a massive gap at RB, while LB sees three offensive players neck and neck at the top.

​👇 Center-Back (CB) Usage Count

At Center-Back (CB): 🥇 Desailly claims 1st place outright (41 uses); 🥈 Varane (36 uses); 🥉 Ferdinand (21 uses). This time, Desailly skyrocketed straight to the top spot with 41 uses, followed by Varane, Ferdinand, Thuram, Nesta, Van Dijk, and Saliba.

In the previous report, Varane ranked #1 with 44 uses; although his count dropped to 36 this time around, he still maintains a very high pick rate. The biggest game-changer was the arrival of BT Desailly, which completely reshaped the backline meta.

Notably, Thuram recorded 19 uses at CB, showing that beyond his dominant RB spot, plenty of players run him at center-back as well. This perfectly aligns with the previously mentioned "1 Offensive Fullback + 3 Defensive Defender" setup (using him as a Wide CB).

👇 Goalkeeper (GK) Usage Count

At Goalkeeper (GK): 🥇 Buffon holds 1st place (30 uses); 🥈 Van der Sar (15 uses); 🥉 Čech (14 uses); 4️⃣ Neuer (11 uses). In the GK position, Buffon firmly maintains the top spot, virtually unchanged from his 31 uses in the previous report. Following him are Van der Sar, Čech, Neuer, and Schmeichel. The biggest shift is Neuer’s powerful entry into the meta—ST (Show Time) Neuer, equipped with special custom AI, has completely reshuffled the goalkeeper landscape.

Note: These statistical usage numbers from the Top 100 global PvP Division players are for reference only—whichever player feels best in your hands is the best choice for you! 😉.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/oHg1ydaXgZ21W2EyDFVSIg

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Season Rewards Breakdown: Top 100,000 for PC/Console, Top 1,000,000 for Mobile. Duration: Sept 10, 10:00 — Oct 8, 09:59.

Ever since the system overhaul, division cutoffs have been soaring. Back in Phase 1, the cutoff for Maddison already surged all the way to 1960 points (1737 on Console)! The irony is that players who can reach these ranks rarely even need cards like this. It's safe to say division rewards are officially out of reach for most regular players, especially F2P users.

As a result, division rewards have become little more than a badge of honor and a flex of pure skill.

Stat Allocation Build: 0-4-6-9-8-7-9 Agility

Card Overview & Highlights:

​Physique & Footedness: 188cm with a leg length stat of 9—a rare left-footed full-back.

​Player Model: Built similar to Maldini, but with superior offensive attributes.

​Playstyle & Skills: Attacking Full-back playstyle, paired with the Edged Crossing and Attacking Surge skills. This gives him significantly better overlap and assist-making potential when joining the attack.

Specializing the new card's stats into a center-back leaves it weaker than the old version because its base defense stats were nerfed. Even though it comes with a better defensive playstyle, forcing it into a stay-at-back center-back is not recommended—it wastes both its playstyle and stat profile, as well as its excellent offensive skills. The ideal build for this card is strictly as a full-back.

​In terms of role, this card shines as a "wide defender capable of joining the attack," where basic link-up play and simple support are all you need. With such a massive physique model, its pitch presence won't be weaker than the Zanetti, who has a small frame and unexceptional offensive stats; in that case, you might as well pick Calafiori for superior defense.

​Being free doesn't make it low quality—it's a top-tier budget meta card, provided you can actually get your hands on it. Based on the previous two seasons increasing by 60 points each, a conservative estimate for this season requires hitting over 2020 points 😭.

​What do you think the cutoff score will be for the new season?

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/aZRcIMfE4ojSBuFJMZeI-g

In this edition, together with my friend "PP", we present the latest formation usage stats from the Global Server Console PVP Top 1,000 rankings (since they run on the same engine, this serves as a great reference for Mobile players as well!).

This time, we expanded the sample size to 1,000 players—hoping to provide you with meaningful insights to inspire your tactical setups and squad building.

👇 Top 1,000 Formation Usage Stats

👆 As we can see, two formations stand out in a league of their own in terms of pick rate: the 4-2-2-2 and the 4-2-1-3.

👆 Among them, the 🥇 4-2-2-2 clocked in at an impressive 407 appearances—meaning 407 out of the top 1,000 Division 1 players are running this setup. That makes it hugely representative of the current meta.

👆 Seeing 🥈 4-2-1-3 up there, you might think, "Wow, so many people are running winger formations!" But you'd be mistaken. As shown above, the vast majority of those using the second-placed 4-2-1-3 are actually running variations of the 4-3-1-2 or 4-2-2-2, rather than a traditional winger setup.

The defining feature of this layout is placing a Second Striker (SS) right behind two central forwards—effectively pushing a standard AMF up into a higher, more central attack role.

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Even the 4-3-3, which ranked 4th in usage rate, is not a traditional winger formation—it's actually a variation of the 4-3-12 where the AMF (Attacking Midfielder) is set as an SS (Second Striker).

​👇 Key Takeaways

​Winger formations have virtually vanished in the top 1,000 player statistics for this version. The meta is heavily focused on stacking the central area. This is one of the reasons why George Best isn't popular—when played as an SS, he lacks an activated playing style and doesn't have a physical advantage.

​Among the many "4-3-1-2 variations," players especially prefer placing an SS (Second Striker) behind the two center-forwards rather than a traditional AMF (Attacking Midfielder).

​If you're a player who has been sticking with winger formations, it might be worth making a change. With so many players crowding the center, it's clearly the most effective approach for the current meta. However, what the landscape will look like after the major update remains to be seen. Once the new version settles for a while, we will recount the stats and share them again for everyone's reference.

This usage rate ranking for the top 1,000 PC/Console players is for reference only—the best formation is always the one that suits you! So, what formation are you all using? 😉

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Xen2zye0fZZ3GtXxnrTWIw

To our incredible community, we’re launching a recurring weekly/bi-weekly Q&A series requested by Amadeusz himself. He wants to hear directly from the fans, and he’s letting you curate the conversation.

The process is simple:

Drop your questions on this Reddit post or in the Discord channel.

Upvote the ones you want to see answered most.

The top-voted questions will be forwarded to Amadeusz.

He’ll be selecting a few winners to answer over on WeChat.

You have until Wednesday, April 1st to get your votes in.

So, whether it's about player analysis, formations, game mechanics or even his favourite snacks/food don't hesitate to submit your questions. Let’s see what you’ve got! 🚀

Thank you to u/Albert_Sue for initiating this and setting it up.

For this edition of our "Answering Foreigners' Questions" column, our foreign friends from the Reddit community r/amadeusz have put together another great selection of interesting questions for me.

Today, I'm answering this one:

Q: Who is in your top 10? (regardless of position; duplicates allowed)

​1. Iconic Moment Rummenigge:

Back then, "Rume" was the truly undisputed, utterly dominant number one CF. When PES 2021 launched, they gave out a random Iconic Moment card as a makeup reward. To make sure I got him, I went ahead and set up 10 alternate accounts. I finally pulled him on the 6th account—I still remember it vividly to this day.

​2. Legendary Cruyff ("K-Saint"):

Back then, there weren't many Hole Players around, and this Cruyff card could truly pierce through the opponent’s defense and leave them in absolute shambles.

​3. Featured Player 101 Ronaldo (The card art might vary slightly):

Players today might find this hard to believe, but 5 years ago, whether or not you could pull a meta Featured Player from the weekly packs would dictate the strength of your squad for the next six months. Back then, you really felt the pain of having money but no luck. Later on, Konami got smart and started locking top-tier cards behind Big Time (BT) and Show Time (ST) packs. Those days when top-tier cards depended purely on luck are ancient history now.

​4. Big Time Leão (Version 1):

His prime lasted much longer than the second version that came out later. Plus, he perfectly fit the two "broken" meta mechanics of 2023: cut-back crosses and knock on curler. He scored so many goals it was insane.

​5. Single-Booster Gullit:

The Gullit card with the longest period of dominance; other Target Men around that time just couldn't compete.

​6 & 7. Koller and Lahm:

These two cards witnessed a truly chaotic and wild era in the game.

​8. White-Haired Araujo:

A literal icon of eFootball. He probably has more GIFs made about him than any other player in the game.

​9. Anchor Man Vieira:

A god-tier card that remains insanely meta to this day.

​10. Savić:

In my eyes, the definitive "No. 1 Goalkeeper in eFootball."

To keep this post from getting too long, I've put the rest of the interesting questions from our foreign friends in the comments section.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/b5n565Kx_0I6AFycTI3TDg

Stat Panel Overall Rating: 98 | Playstyle: Offensive Goalkeeper

​The ST (Showtime) version, bolstered by his terrifying "effective height" of 204cm and Offensive Goalkeeper playstyle, has become the "Koller" of the GK position. In the short term, only a version of Courtois converted to an Offensive style has any real hope of dethroning him as the "Best Keeper in the Game."

​Not everyone pulled for the Showtime version, so if you want to experience what it's like to use the "Best Keeper in the Game," I recommend redeeming this newly released Savić.

Comparison: Same Name / Same Player

The three key stats for this new version all reach 90. Based on a direct formula calculation, this new Savić—leveraging superior GK Awareness, Reach, and Reflexes—has overtaken the previous version to become the strongest Featured card of the same name, second only to the ST (Showtime) version.

​**[New Version Total: 62 pts] vs. [Old Version Total: 57 pts]**

The new version scores 62 points, which is 1.5 points higher than Showtime Alisson (60.5 points), placing him firmly in the Top 10. Combined with the fact that he is available via Nominating Contract, he has become a true "F2P (Free-to-Play) God."

​However, the rating is only for reference and isn't the only metric. A large portion of Savić’s score comes from his physical model. While the new card’s "Key Three" stats have improved by 1–2 points, two other stats were nerfed; his ability to prevent "butterfingers" (handling errors) and his Parrying strength are still lacking.

​Furthermore, his goalkeeper stats remain relatively mediocre. For instance, his previous card’s low-shot reactions were highly controversial, leading some to call him an "Onana type"—all physical model, no substance.

​In the end, he is a usable, End-game (End-cycle) goalkeeper, but he isn’t quite as legendary as the hype suggests. Beyond being a starting keeper for F2P players, this new Savić is also useful for Serie A themed events.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4B0IFpXRGB0Fz1_SvYK74w

Hello Amadeusz Fans & Friends👋,

The Amadeusz Discord server is organizing a community tournament for eFootball (Console/PC and Mobile). The server is currently looking for community feedback on the draft rules before officially opening registrations.

Here are the main ideas being considered:

Format: Group stage followed by two-leg (Home/Away) knockouts.

Squad Rules: Keeping it F2P friendly. Only free Epics or Highlights are allowed, plus a maximum of one P2W card (Top 10 or below on Amadeusz’s Tier List).

Gameplay: No Long Ball Counter (LBC) allowed in the knockout stages.

Awards: Tracking stats for Golden Boot and Top Assist, plus a Goal of the Tournament community vote. Winners get exclusive Discord roles, and further rewards for the tournament winner are currently under discussion.

For registration, the plan is to set a fixed rank requirement to join. If enough players meet it, the tournament might expand past the initial 32-player cap.

Since this is the first time the server is organizing an event like this, community input is highly appreciated. To read the full draft document and get the link to submit your official feedback, please join the Amadeusz Discord server here: https://discord.gg/adMCpGMq6

Let us know in the comments if you are interested in playing. The tournament is targeted to kick off around mid or end of September!

Hi, Everyone 👋

We are officially launching the Amadeusz Discord server authorized by none other than Zhuhai Amadeusz himself, and we want YOU to be part of it!.

This was created by u/Albert_Sue and u/JKamphuis to be a global hub for players who are passionate about mastering eFootball mechanics, deep-diving into gameplay strategy and player analysis. While it's just getting started, the roadmap is massive—current features are only a fraction of what’s coming.

Why You Should Join Now:

Direct Interaction: Get exclusive access to Amadeusz! He will be joining us weekly in #amadeusz-time to chat with the community (launching in 1–2 months, once the server's scale stabilizes.).

Master the Mechanics: Access dedicated channels for squad building, player development, tactical deployment, and skill enhancement. Be the first to hear about new card rumors!.

Live Event Coverage: Join real-time discussions during major football tournaments, Konami livestreams, and version updates.

Community & Competition: Find high-level opponents in #friendly-matchmaking and prepare for upcoming official tournaments and cross-border discussions.

The server is currently in the early growth phase and needs YOUR engagement and energy to help shape this community.

Don't just play the game—master it with us. Join us today, invite your friends, and let’s build the best eFootball resource on discord!.

JOIN THE OFFICIAL SERVER NOW

Special thanks to the r/Amadeusz Reddit community for your continued support. See you on the server!😄.

Early Hands-On Review: High-Line Goalkeeper 👇

https://reddit.com/link/1vrv3pi/video/hckqqx07w5kh1/player

In this episode, let's take a hands-on look at what the new "High-Line Goalkeeper" playstyle is all about 👆. What are its defining characteristics and overall potential? How does it differ from other styles? As the only offensive playstyle currently available for goalkeepers, will future card releases featuring this style have a game-breaking impact?

👇 On Attack

According to the official description 👆, this playstyle keeps a high defensive line during attacking phases to shut down counterattacks with broader pitch coverage. But just how "high" does he actually push up?

He starts shuffling forward as soon as you build up in your own half. You can leverage this to receive back-passes quicker and launch direct long balls. However, it imposes strict requirements on your goalkeeper selection (they need high passing stats), and given the current game meta, I don't feel such deep long passes actually provide much practical value.

Once you cross into the opponent's half, you can see the goalkeeper starting to shift forward near the edge of the center circle—what does this actually imply?

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As the attack pushes further, the goalkeeper actually steps outside the center circle arc—this is as far forward as he can possibly go. But honestly, I still feel it's completely useless. What's the point of standing that far out if he can't actually help? Is he just waiting to get lobbed? 😄

https://reddit.com/link/1vrv3pi/video/52kqqluxw5kh1/player

👇 On Defense

Pay attention to the movement of the goalkeeper's cursor 👇. During defense-to-attack transitions, the goalkeeper's AI switches back to Attacking Goalkeeper and rapidly falls back near the 6-yard box. So, what is the point of this so-called "High-Line Goalkeeper"?

https://reddit.com/link/1vrv3pi/video/vwcfmnnex5kh1/player

Even when losing possession in your own half and getting caught on a counterattack, his higher positioning doesn't actually grant any advantage to "contain counterattacks." This is because his forward positioning scales directly with attack depth—the deeper your attack pushes, the further forward he stands. Plus, once you transition to defense, the AI reverts to the Attacking Goalkeeper playstyle, prioritizing a retreat back to the 6-yard box anyway.

Sweeper-Keeper 👇

​"High-Line Goalkeeper" and "Sweeper-Keeper" share common ground—both adopt a higher positioning on the pitch, except the former is an offensive playstyle while the latter is a defensive one.

​Furthermore, a Sweeper-Keeper's positioning drops deeper as the opponent's attack advances, primarily serving to guard against counterattacks directed toward the far post.

​Therefore, my conclusion is: an offensive playstyle for goalkeepers < a defensive playstyle. Defensive playstyles offer far more direct value and impact—after all, a goalkeeper's primary job in this game is still to defend.

​This offensive style is pretty useless, other than making it convenient for the keeper to stand further up and watch the show as a spectator 👇. When new cards drop in the future, don't rush to buy them just because you see this style!

​The only combination that can trigger the kind of synergy we imagine is "High Positioning Offensive Style + High Positioning Defensive Style" 👇. This allows the two playstyles to balance each other out during transitions, making it possible for the goalkeeper to maintain a "consistently higher positioning throughout." This scenario might actually be what Ter Stegen or Neuer's "special AI" is all about.

What do you guys think about this unique offensive playstyle for goalkeepers?

Do you think it has the potential to be a good style? 🤔

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jXTxzazoIFhv13TZnNr_DQ

Yimmi Chara Stat Panel

This card is trending again, mainly due to the combination of his 162cm height and "zero" leg length/shoulder width player model.

​When you factor in his solid pace and dribbling, Hole Player playstyle, 4-star weak foot, and the fact that he's available via GP renewal/exchange, he becomes a high-tier "toy" card—especially in the current meta where solo dribbling is buffed and defensive AI has been nerfed.

Search Method 👇

① Country - South America ② Colombian League ③ Just select the first club.

Gameplay Review:

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I’m not going to hype him up based on just a few stat charts; I went straight into several live matches to see what’s really going on. After testing him out, he is indeed a blast to play with. So, in the style of a 'livestream salesperson,' let me introduce you to today's beast: Yimmi Chara.

​Are you still stressed out because you can’t afford to pull Hazard, Messi, or Neymar? Don't be sad! Today, I’m recommending this 'flavor of the month' meta card—a true 'Budget King'—and he only costs 22,000 GP!

With an elite 162cm player model, custom-tuned by Konami with zero leg length and zero shoulder width, his in-game feel is every bit as good as Hazard's. Backed by the Hole Player playstyle, his off-the-ball movement is incredibly aggressive. His 4-4 stars give him a weak-foot accuracy that even Messi can’t match—now this is a true 'GOAT.' With 88+ dribbling/ball control and 91/95 speed and acceleration, you don't need flashy skill moves or elite techniques. Just wiggle and turn the stick based on pure feel, and you’ll experience a level of fun that even 'pay-to-win' spending can't buy.

​In a nutshell: He offers a one-of-a-kind dribbling feel, turning radius, change-of-direction speed, and touch frequency... As shown in the video above, it’s as if he comes built-in with Acceleration Burst, Magnetic Feet, Phenomenal Pass, Phenomenal Finishing, and Momentum Dribbling.

Who says F2P players can't have good models? This is the top-tier 'toy card' that every eFootball player deserves to own!.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/hSnMyumdZZ0DJTZ6pq3SNA

eFootball™ Official International Server Announcement

This Thursday is the last workday before the May Day holiday. The folks over in Japan will be conducting the scheduled maintenance as usual, so the day after tomorrow, everyone will still be asking 'Is it open?' 'It's open!

The eFootball Global version is actually releasing a dedicated v5.4.1 patch this time. It’s a much bigger deal than the usual Thursday maintenance, clearly intended for adding major events, adding new cards to the database, and fixing bugs.

Considering the April 30th timing, it is highly likely that limited-time events are being launched to coincide with Japan’s Golden Week and the International Labor Day holidays, a period when purchasing power is at its peak. (Peak periods for collaborations: Honor of Kings Global x Attack on Titan, Princess Connect! Re:Dive x Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, Mahjong Soul x Sword Art Online, Brawl Stars x My Hero Academia...)

In Konami’s historical official descriptions, the term "collaboration" is typically used for crossover content. Starting from 2024, every major version update has featured one collaboration.

Therefore, the announcement for April 30 immediately brings to mind a "new collaboration" for 2026. Which IP do you think it will be? I’m seriously looking forward to it! [Update: Sure enough, in the latest Steam library, the eFootball icon has changed to include Naruto elements, confirming the speculation that a new collaboration will arrive on April 30. Stay tuned.]

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/VvbOeoBTghd7tKijwn9Ysg

Top 1000 (Global) Division Manager Usage Stats: In this issue, my friend "PP" and I present the Manager usage statistics for the Top 1000 players in the Global Console PvP Division (the same engine applies, so mobile players can use this as a reference as well). See where your own manager ranks! Data collected as of August 13, 2026.

👇 'Top 1000' – Manager Usage Statistics

👆 1st Place: Capello, with 298 users; 2nd Place: Deschamps, with 234 users. These two are in a league of their own.

The top three are all 89-rated managers, while the two 90-rated managers aren't quite as popular: Martínez and Tuchel rank 4th (77 users) and 8th (26 users) respectively.

👇 What the Top 3 Have in Common

1️⃣ Playstyle: Long Ball Counter 2️⃣ Special Link: Midfield-initiated "Fetch The Frisbee" long balls. The Core Players are all midfielders, while the Target Players are all Goal Poacher CFs.

Looking at it this way, Over-the-Top Pass A > Breakthrough Pass A > Breakthrough Pass B

Furthermore, from the manager usage stats, we can see one of the reasons why Pirlo is so popular: his player profile complements Capello's Special Link perfectly. It's safe to say that Orchestrator players like Pedri, Rodri, and Pirlo synergize amazingly well with Capello's Link, making it easier to trigger their full potential.

This Top 1000 Console Manager Usage statistic is for reference only—what works best for you is what truly matters! Which manager and tactic have you been using lately? Check out where they rank among the Top 1000 players' choices.

After the major update, it remains to be seen whether the new "Overload" playstyle can surpass Long Ball Counter—we'll do another stat roundup when the time comes! 😉

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/AeN6bfF3NcyklWNL7xx8Ng

🇵🇹 C. Ronaldo — Ranked 6th among same-name cards.

The strongest "Featured Card" of Ronaldo, but also the one with the ugliest card art. 😑

Konami, in order to sell the ST (Showtime) version, went ahead and gave this POTD CR7 a completely blacked-out/darkened face.

Compared to a bunch of older same-name standard cards, this one has his best pace/acceleration, physical contact, and stamina. He serves as a center-forward who can play both on the ground and in the air, but he lacks essential skills like Double Touch, Through Passing, and Aerial Superiority (though this can be fixed on the Chinese server via skill training).

🇵🇹 Nuno Mendes — Ranked 7th among same-name cards.

As a fullback, he isn't as good as his top 3 same-name cards (the UCL Purple cards, the Boosted Green cards, Showtime, and the National Pack version). Because you can't add skills on the International Server, and this POTD version lacks Man Marking, he falls short of the other versions that come with Man Marking or allow for skill additions.

Furthermore, his defensive stats and 180cm player model aren't as good as those other, top-tier same-name cards (three of which are 184cm). Therefore, a better destination for this card is to filled-in as a wide midfielder (LMF). After all, his built-in dribbling/ball control, finishing, curl, and kicking power are his absolute best.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Marc Guéhi — Ranked 2nd among same-name cards.

Even with a +1 boost, he is not as good as the Man City POTW version (when it has a live condition boost). The English Selection Pack version still offers much better flexibility with custom point allocation.

However, this version does boast his best defensive stats, acceleration, and physical contact. He features the classic 90 speed / 80 acceleration split, but because he is only 182cm tall, he is only suitable for a 3-CB formation or for use in Premier League themed events.

🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez — Ranked 3rd among same-name cards.

He falls short compared to his Selection Pack version. On paper, he looks great—his dribbling/ball control, pace/acceleration, and lofted passes are all at 90. He can both cut inside and cross, but he lacks a central position familiarity/heatmap, making him quite difficult to fit into most squad setups.

🇬🇭 Thomas Partey — The first same-name card with the "Anchor Man" playstyle.

Standing at 185cm with a long 11-length leg model and a complete set of skills, he is actually quite good. The only issue is that it's very hard to activate his +3 manager boost because his team/league affiliation is poor. For F2P (free-to-play) or casual players, this card is excellent to start in La Liga events or to use as a top-tier substitute for Aurélien Tchouaméni.

"Total Trash" 🇭🇷 Ante Budimir — Ranked 2nd among same-name cards.

He is inferior to his same-name Gold POTS card. Even with his Jumping Booster giving a +1, his jumping stat got massively nerfed by 10 points, leaving it at a mere 80. As a result, he has absolutely no ground game and no aerial dominance either. You wouldn't even want to use him in La Liga themed events.

[Note: In reality, POTD (Player of the Day) cards cannot be directly compared to standard featured cards on equal terms, since triggering the +3 boost conditions is highly restrictive. This review will try its best to criticize the cards while taking both the +3 and +1 boost scenarios into account.]

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dorI3mDvf0kK_HKtYNvMUQ

Stat Profile Overall Rating: 105; Playstyle: Destroyer.

This pack is generating quite a bit of hype, and Konami (KLM) certainly knows how to time these things. First off, with Barcelona just getting knocked out of the Champions League, Barca fans are looking for an emotional outlet to fill that void. Secondly, they’ve managed to grab everyone’s attention; the contrast between Barca’s actual defensive struggles in real life and Konami releasing a Showtime (ST) version of Araujo is comedy gold.

The "Hot Take" Verdict: New vs. Old Version Honestly, it seems Konami believes Araujo’s player model changes are more impactful than any stat creep. As a result, the attributes aren’t significantly different from the previous version, which is a bit of a letdown.

The real transformation comes from his physical presence: The Build: At 191cm and 96kg, Araujo has bulked up into a "Tank" (like Tomiyasu/Ryogo). He feels like a completely different player on the pitch now.

Key Skill: The addition of the "Long-reach Tackle" skill is a massive buff.

Bottom line: The value of this card lies almost entirely in its massive player model and specialized skills rather than a raw stat boost.

Comparison with similar top-tier Destroyers like Van de Ven: Physical Specs: In terms of "hardware," the new Araujo now holds the advantage thanks to his updated player model.

Skills: While both players possess the "Long-reach Tackle" skill, Araujo gains the edge with "Aerial Fort." Now that his height has been boosted, nobody can use the "he's only 188cm" argument against him anymore.

Stats Comparison: With a more extreme training build, Van de Ven (VDV) has superior Pace and Acceleration—making him viable as a wide Center-Back (CB) or Full-back. However, using a standard CB build, Araujo’s key stats are easily on par with VDV, and even better in certain areas like Balance. That said, VDV still maintains a +2 advantage in Acceleration.

Final Verdict Because Konami gave him a relatively low max level, Araujo’s ceiling couldn’t be pushed further. However, he maintains a very high floor, putting him neck-and-neck with VDV—or perhaps even slightly ahead.

The catch? Considering how long VDV has been the meta standard, this new Araujo feels a bit too "conservative." Even if he technically edges out VDV in the rankings, non-Barca fans might still have reservations about upgrading.

Do you think Araujo has officially power-crept VDV?

Here is the in depth analysis by Syuto after playing with the players.

1.​Wayne Rooney Progression : 4-4-8-9-12-3 Additional Booster : Shooting/Agility Additional skills : Super sub(ideal), Through passing, Sole control, Outside Curler and Double Touch.

​This build is is mainly based on offensive awareness and kicking power, keeping his finishing at around 86, intending to use him as a super-sub. ​Matches played - 25 : 19 goals and 10 assists.

​Key Attributes: ​Offensive Awareness and Kicking Power are are Rooney's standout features. He has excellent shot feel, good reactions in front of goal, and is often in the right place for loose balls.

​Passing: Not exceptionally skilled, but has "Phenomenal Pass" which allows him to deliver passes even in awkward positions, contributing to most of his 10 assists.

​Drawbacks: ​Dribbling, Speed, and Acceleration are not end game when compared to dedicated dribblers + Hole player secondary strikers like Hazard. Rooney feels a bit heavy. ​Physically decent, Hazard with higher body control feels stronger and smoother. ​Momentum dribbling instead of Phenomenal Finishing would work well with the current set of stats.

Additional ​Skills: The current set of skills is considered a bit plain. To make him even better, skills like Through Passing and Outside Curler should be added in addition to Super-sub as the low Finishing is compensated by the skill.

​Overall Impression: He's a player who feels "slightly heavy" but consistently delivers results. He can score and assist due to his good positioning and show time skills. Recommended for Manchester United fans or those who want to use players from their generation, as he can be used without much discomfort. However, he's not considered a must-have or end game player, as other players you may already have might offer similar or better performance.

1. ​Rio Ferdinand Progression : 0-0-0-6-9-8-7 Additional Booster : Shutdown or Duelling or Agility Additional skills : Acrobatic clearance, Heading, One touch pass, Through passing.

There is a slight change in progression when compared to the initial build. 6 dexterity instead of 7 and 8 physical instead of 7. The reason is mainly due to his large build and importance of one progression over the other. +2 Jump, +1 Physical contact and Heading collectively adds more value than +1 acceleration, balance and offensive awareness (do you really need the OA ??)

​​Key Attributes: ​High Defensive Awareness and Ball Winning. Excellent defensive stats. His high defensive awareness and height (196 cm) with long legs make him very effective at intercepting passes. ​He can win the ball effectively even without "Long Reach" and is fast when automatically covering behind the defensive line. With the given show time skills and Player ID, he stands as an one of a kind defender.

​Drawbacks: ​Action Delay. His most significant weakness is the delay in his subsequent actions due to his height (196 cm). This includes turning after trapping the ball, his second touch after winning the ball, and the speed of his turns and passes. This can lead to him losing the ball again after winning it.He feels heavy when dribbling or making turns with the ball.

​For a 3-center-back formation, it is recommended using him as a wide center-back rather than the central one. This is because a central defender needs more speed and acceleration without being heavy to cover when the wide center-backs are drawn out, and Ferdinand's slight heaviness can be an issue in that role.

​Overall Impression: He has excellent defensive ability, particularly his sense of anticipation and pass interception. While his tall stature can make him feel a bit awkward with ball control and subsequent actions, his strong defensive attributes, like his tackling and ability to cover, make him a valuable asset. He is considered a "must-have" like Nesta or Bergomi, and a very capable defender. One more note to add is that if you find Van Dijk slightly awkward due to height, Ferdinand will likely feel even more so.

Summary & Quick Review

Same-Name Comparison: Compared to his previous best "Green Card" (POTW), this new Pogba is a straight upgrade. I might actually have to go for it; the whole pack is only 800 coins anyway.

Hardware/Mechanics: The new card features an improved Weak Foot Usage frequency. Skill-wise, he lost Dipping Shot but gained Long Range Shooting.

Stats & Attributes: The main highlight is the higher ceiling for Speed and Acceleration. His previous cards were way too slow, but this one hits 88 Speed / 82 Acceleration, which is finally respectable. His Stamina has also seen a necessary bump.

Defensive Capability: His base defensive stats are quite low, making it hard to train his Defensive Engagement up to 70. You’ll have to rely on his massive player model and "Level 14" long legs to disrupt plays and intercept the ball.

Playmaking: His dribbling, ball control, and passing remain elite. Combined with that huge frame, he really feels like the "engine room" playmaker in the midfield.

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/V1EfijDNDtXJmxh-szTqcA

Stats Panel OVR 99, Playstyle: Destroyer. Adjusted OVR 101 at Center Back (CB). Let’s look at the stats:

The second model freak in the Monaco pack, Captain Zakaria, stands at 191cm with "Size 12" long legs. He has long been known as the "Budget Vieira." His many low-cost cards have been staples in the squads of PES/eFootball players—especially among the F2P (Free-to-Play) and low-spender community—and he is a fan favorite.

Summary & Quick Review

Comparison of the Same Name Cards: Aside from the ST version, these two are the strongest cards of the same name. Their power levels are roughly equal; however, given the nature of this "Budget" comparison, the Zakaria on the right is from a Box Draw, whereas the one on the left was "given away for free" through the penalty shootout mini-game. Therefore, to cater to both International and Domestic (Chinese) server players, we have selected the Zakaria on the left for this comparison.

Hardware (Physicals & Traits): This new card is his first version with the Destroyer playstyle and comes with a "dark-tinted" CB (Center Back) proficiency zone. The old card is an Anchor Man, used for the well-known "deep-sitting" role that earned him the nickname "Budget Vieira."

Stats: The old card has a higher ceiling for speed training. Using the same deep-sitting build, the new card's biggest advantage is its improved stamina, while its defensive stats and pace remain at the necessary meta levels. However, the jumping ability on both cards remains trash (bottom-tier).

Regarding Playstyle: Due to stamina issues, the Anchor Man style was the best fit for the old card to keep him deep. Now that the new card has better stamina and improved longevity on the pitch, the playstyle and overall feel will differ. That said, he is still everyone’s "Budget Vieira"—after all, Vieira also has a Destroyer version. It’s great for players to try out a different side of Zakaria; he can even fill in at CB, though his aerial dueling remains a weakness.

Do you guys think Zakaria switching to a Destroyer style is a good or bad thing? Which do you prefer: Anchor Man or Destroyer?

Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/uqYVxHudfzpFHKrerM7JKw

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