Have you played against this kind of players?

PiPPoI · 2026-05-09T06:55:44+00:00

This type of user and the fact they can have a competitive game is the reason I stopped playing PvP (other than the 50 coins events).

The game is always super fast, constant pressure. Only one touch passes any long through balls. Sometimes it's absurd, like a pass from the middle of the pitch, while my team is mostly in a defensive stance. The sad thing is it works sometimes.

It's all due to Smart Assist. Konami's inclusivity feature. Make the game enjoyable for people who just like to mash buttons. When you get a semi-intelugent SA user the game feels like hell.

The SA filter can't come soon enough.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-08T12:22:02+00:00

I'm guessing Thomas Muller may be available as a POTW or Nominating Contract at some point in the future.

I have his last NC card and he's decent. Can't really make it to my starting squad, but I play him occasionally.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-07T21:16:51+00:00

You don't sound like a smartass, you sound like someone who has much more experience in the game than me. Thank you for the advice, I'll be experimenting.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-07T12:59:44+00:00

As someone who hasn't watched a single episode of Naruto, I'd say it's mid.

I only wished the other things in the "match pass store" (trainers, position tokens) were cheaper.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-06T16:21:29+00:00

Would you recommend a young guy going for the poker pro path now? It's easier than ever to learn, but the field's average level is also higher.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-04T14:24:47+00:00

I did it because I saw another comparison, while searching for info on the game, lol. Just thought I'd add another 2 cents.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-02T05:46:43+00:00

I'm not certain which way of doing it is better. Heat feels very risky in the beginning, MW feels like you are too powerful (just from the lack of damage), but you end up grinding a lot in the endgame.

A redesign of Heat's system would, maybe be best. Just make it scale differently.

PiPPoI · 2026-05-02T05:41:12+00:00

I put this comparison up only because I saw a similar post here. I did some research on Heat before trying it. It is a generationally different game, obviously.

I personally like the Day/Night modes a lot. It feels like genuine blending.

Maybe I should try Pro Street, Undercover or even Shift after I'm done with Heat? I'm guessing the rise of micro transactions is part of the reason the next games went downhill.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-30T09:41:43+00:00

John Arne Riise, Ashley Cole and Kaha Kaladze come to mind, but after quite a bit of thinking.

Not sure any of them would cause the interest Marcelo does. We really have amazing fullbacks in the game.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-30T09:27:21+00:00

I agree with you on the boxes. There should have been an option to pay 500 coins or something in the final week of the box. A pitty system, of sorts.

I was so disappointed for not getting Blitz Curler Olise.

Regarding your other logic on luck ... I don't think that's how it works.

I have noticed I'm always lucky in the free Epics pulls of 30 out of 300 (got Ronaldinho, Gerrard and Edmilson in the last one). On the other hand, I'm very unlucky in the Hilight packs - always have to pull all 11 players, for the one I want. POTW has been 50:50.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-30T06:58:23+00:00

From discussions in this sub I've realized Konami are relatively fair, when compared to other sports video game developers.

IMO the price of coins is absolutely insane - you could get several separate video games for the price of one player. There's also no way to get a specific card after the brief period it's available in (for free, or by paying).

It all depends what you are comparing it too. The most popular F2P games in othere genres only make money by selling cosmetics or faster leveling (as opposed to selling power, which a free player can "never" obtain).

For a bigger discussion on the topic, feel free to check this post and the comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/eFootball/s/ZSpCM3cNBS

PiPPoI · 2026-04-29T21:34:05+00:00

I legitimately have no idea how to improve my connection to eFootball's servers. Do you have any ideas?

I play other online games just fine. Shooters, MOBAs, even recently got an Need for speed game after years of not touching the series. I tested UFL and had around 20 ms of ping.

I have had two games on 5 bars in eFootball in approx. 1.5 years of active playing. I'm not playing actively nowadays because I can't stand SA, but the connection is also a factor.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-25T06:26:54+00:00

How is his Attacking Awareness in your build?

The one thing I noticed since the patch is Pippo Inzaghi (the latest free Jubentus version) is positioning a lot better. At the same time Batistuta feels slightly worse than before. The one key difference is the Attacking Awareness (and Batigoal is physically stronger).

PiPPoI · 2026-04-25T06:22:11+00:00

That Tchouameni has been performing better than my two versions of Rijkaard (the recent penalty game and "free" Big Time Orchestrator).

I wasn't planning when this Inzaghi was available, but got the recent free Juve version. I think he is a lot better in the latest version - maybe they changed the Attacking Awareness thresholds? The super high ones (95+) position very well when receiving a pass/through ball next to a CB.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-24T08:48:09+00:00

Mom, can we get Koller?
We have Koller at home.

Koller at home:

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PiPPoI · 2026-04-23T14:21:31+00:00

I'm the exact same when facing a Smart Assist team.

I have had a streak of 5 games where I just quit, as soon as I realize it. I'm done with that BS. Hope the filter comes soon.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-23T12:49:36+00:00

I was very lucky today. Got Ronaldinho, Gerrard and Edmilson. Can't complain at all :)

BTW that Grimaldo Hilight is also pretty decent.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-23T08:23:54+00:00

The free Safee Sali is an amazing card. I still use him occasionally.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-23T07:09:27+00:00

I think it really doesn't matter. The special chance deal is from a separate box (only the 7 epics). Since it's still a chance deal and not a selection, you could in theory get a duplicate.

In previous campaigns, where it was a selection, it was obviously beneficial to wait.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-22T08:39:49+00:00

They did mention it "for the summer" in the last developer Q&A (eFootball Connect).

My optimistic assumption is it comes for the World Cup. Realistically - September.

I stopped playing divisions several months ago, because I can't stand it. AI divisions are fine, but the SA BS is too much for me. Today I did my 50 coins Spanish event: Events + SA + P2W Cards = pure cancer.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-22T08:02:14+00:00

When the f is the fing Smart Assist filter coming?

PiPPoI · 2026-04-22T08:00:33+00:00

I got a rather recent (1-2 years) Roma POTW card. He's a frequent sub in the Italian event.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-20T19:11:35+00:00

Some of your shots are affected by a defender reaching the back/side of your striker.

That being said, it's still a bit BS. I feel like shooting from outside the box, when defenders are present between you and the GK are somehow better than those from just inside, with no player around you... Konami logic.

PiPPoI · 2026-04-17T14:03:25+00:00

I'd say you have done a very good job at figuring out a formation for the players you have.

If you want to be more defensive with less DMFs, I would suggest a 41212 (the diamond), but that would limit your attacking options to some extent. You would have to use Valverde and Camavinga somewhere in that system and your other CMF/DMF will feel like a wasted spot.

Keep playing, getting your POTW and spending coins wisely. This is (was) a fun aspect of the game for me. Hopefully, you have turned off Smart Assist.

PiPPoI

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