Thomas Tuchel is the best flexible current option for Possession Game and Quick Counter. Antonio Conte is the standout new v6.0.0 specialist because his August 13 card has 90 Quick Counter, 89 Out Wide and two Link-Up Plays. For Long Ball Counter, Didier Deschamps combines 89 proficiency with a useful Breakthrough Pass A condition. The correct choice still depends on the exact players you can use to activate each Link-Up.
Konami confirms that v6.0.0 introduces managers with two Link-Up Plays. Current card values below were checked against the live manager database on August 14, 2026. Manager availability can rotate, so verify the exact card before spending Coins.
eFootball 2027 best managers: current ranking
| Manager card | Best proficiency | Link-Up | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tuchel | Possession 90; Quick Counter 89 | Over-the-Top Pass A | Flexible possession/counter squads |
| Antonio Conte (Aug 13, 2026) | Quick Counter 90; Out Wide 89 | Over-the-Top Pass C + 1-2 Cut-in B | Double Link-Up and aggressive transitions |
| Didier Deschamps | Possession 89; Long Ball Counter 89 | Breakthrough Pass A | Balanced direct play |
| Vincenzo Montella | Quick Counter 89; Out Wide 89 | Breakthrough Pass B | Fast attacks using Box-to-Box + Goal Poacher |
| Ronald Koeman | Long Ball Counter 89; Out Wide 89 | Over-the-Top Pass B | Direct passing from an Orchestrator |
| Jürgen Klopp | Possession 89; Quick Counter 89 | Over-the-Top Pass C | High-tempo hybrid squads |
This is a tactical ranking, not a claim that one card makes every team stronger. A 90 rating in the wrong Team Playstyle is less useful than an 89 manager whose Link-Up matches players already in your starting eleven.
Best manager for each Team Playstyle
Best Quick Counter manager
Antonio Conte has the highest current Quick Counter value in this shortlist at 90 and can run two Link-Up Plays. The catch is compatibility: Over-the-Top Pass C requires a Build Up centre-back and a Prolific Winger, while 1-2 Cut-in B uses a Prolific Winger and a Fox in the Box. If those conditions force weaker cards into the team, Thomas Tuchel at 89 can be the better practical choice.
Best Possession Game manager
Thomas Tuchel leads with 90 Possession and retains 89 Quick Counter for a second tactical identity. His Over-the-Top Pass A condition uses an Orchestrator at DMF and a Goal Poacher at CF—roles that fit many balanced 4-2-1-3 and 4-3-3 squads naturally.
Best Long Ball Counter manager
Didier Deschamps and Ronald Koeman both reach 89. Deschamps suits squads built around a Creative Playmaker at AMF and Goal Poacher at CF. Koeman instead rewards an Orchestrator CMF feeding a Prolific Winger, which can be better when your striker is used mainly to pin centre-backs.
Best Out Wide manager
Conte, Montella and Koeman reach 89 Out Wide. Choose by attacking pattern: Conte for two conditional combinations, Montella for Box-to-Box support into a Goal Poacher, or Koeman for central distribution toward the wings.
Best Overload manager
Do not buy a manager merely because a guide calls them “best for Overload.” At the time of this check, the newly listed Conte card has only 69 Overload proficiency. Use the highest Overload-proficiency manager visible in your own Manager List, then judge booster and Link-Up compatibility. Read our complete Overload tactics guide before changing the squad.
How Double Link-Up managers work
A Double Link-Up manager does not activate two permanent team-wide boosts automatically. Each Link-Up has its own Centre Piece, Key Man, playing style and position requirements. Both can work only when both pairs meet the listed conditions in the Game Plan. If Fluid Formation moves a required player to an incompatible phase position, re-check the activation indicator.
- Open the manager card and read both Link-Up descriptions.
- Add the required Centre Piece style in the listed position.
- Add the required Key Man style in its listed position.
- Repeat for the second Link-Up without weakening the starting eleven.
- Confirm activation in Game Plan and test both possession phases.
For a full explanation of grades, conditions and squad conflicts, use the eFootball 2027 Link-Up Play guide.
Best formations for these managers
- Conte: 4-2-1-3 keeps a Build Up CB, Prolific Winger and Fox in the Box in natural positions.
- Tuchel: 4-3-3 or 4-2-1-3 supports an Orchestrator DMF and central Goal Poacher.
- Deschamps: 4-2-1-3 gives the Creative Playmaker AMF a direct connection to CF.
- Montella: 4-3-1-2 or 4-2-1-3 lets a Box-to-Box CMF attack behind the first line.
- Koeman: 4-3-3 creates clear diagonal lanes from the Orchestrator to either winger.
How to choose the right manager
Use this order: main Team Playstyle proficiency, formation fit, Link-Up eligibility, booster relevance, then secondary proficiency. Do not reverse the process and force expensive players into the team just to activate a label. Build the eleven first in the eFootball Team Builder, check positions and roles, and only then compare manager cards.
If two managers are within one proficiency point, choose the one whose Link-Up activates with players you already trust. That usually produces a larger real match improvement than replacing several positions for a marginal rating increase.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best manager in eFootball 2027?
Thomas Tuchel is the strongest flexible current choice in this comparison, while Antonio Conte is the leading new Double Link-Up specialist for Quick Counter.
What is a Double Link-Up manager?
It is a manager card with two separate Link-Up Plays. Each still needs its own Centre Piece and Key Man conditions.
Is Antonio Conte good in eFootball 2027?
Yes for Quick Counter and Out Wide, especially when both Link-Ups fit your squad. His Overload proficiency is not currently his strength.
Do manager rankings change?
Yes. New cards, availability and future balance updates can change the best choice. Always check the exact release version.
Does the highest proficiency always win?
No. Formation, player roles, Link-Up conditions and boosters can make a slightly lower-rated manager perform better for your squad.