v6.0.0 divides Playing Styles into Attacking Playing Style and Defensive Playing Style. A player can have either one or both, allowing the same card to perform one role in possession and a different role when defending—for example, Goal Poacher in attack and Front Line Pressure without the ball.
Verified against Konami's official eFootball v6.0.0 notes on August 13, 2026. Tactical recommendations are clearly separated from confirmed patch facts.
What changed to Playing Styles in eFootball 2027?
Before v6.0.0, players were primarily identified by one Playing Style. Konami now assigns an Attacking Playing Style, a Defensive Playing Style, or both. The update adds multiple styles with a particular focus on defensive behavior.
The official example combines Goal Poacher while attacking with Front Line Pressure while defending. That forward threatens runs behind the defense when your team has the ball, then becomes the first presser after possession is lost.
Attacking vs Defensive Playing Styles
| Phase | What the style influences | Selection question |
|---|---|---|
| Attacking | Movement, support zones and runs when your team has possession. | Does the player create the route your formation needs? |
| Defensive | Pressing, marking, line behavior and recovery role without possession. | Does the player protect the intended block? |
| Both | A phase-specific role on each side of the ball. | Are both behaviors compatible with the two formations? |
How this changes squad building
Overall Rating alone is less descriptive than before. Two forwards with similar speed and finishing may defend very differently. A high-press system benefits from forwards whose defensive style initiates pressure, while a compact block may prefer players who recover into useful zones rather than chasing centre-backs.
- Inspect both style fields on the player details screen.
- Match the attacking style to the role in your attacking formation.
- Match the defensive style to the player's destination after possession changes.
- Use Position Proficiency to confirm the player can execute both assigned positions.
- Test the combination with the manager and Team Playstyle; labels do not operate in isolation.
Playing Styles and Fluid Formation
The systems are designed to complement each other. Fluid Formation controls the team's positional map for attack and defense; phase-specific Playing Styles influence how individuals behave inside those maps. If a winger becomes a midfielder in the defensive shape, choose a card whose defensive behavior supports that responsibility.
Example: pressing 4-3-3
Use forwards with active defensive behavior, a DMF who protects the centre, and full-backs whose defensive phase does not leave both flanks simultaneously. In attack, choose forward styles that still provide depth so the press-oriented cards do not all arrive toward the ball.
Example: low-block 5-4-1
The lone forward needs to remain a viable outlet while four midfielders recover. Avoid a collection of defensive styles that compresses everyone so deeply that every clearance returns immediately.
Common mistakes
- Assuming the old style name tells the player's complete behavior.
- Ignoring defensive style when ranking attackers.
- Using Auto-Pick without reviewing why each player was selected.
- Confusing Player Playing Styles with the team-level Overload Playstyle.
- Expecting a style to fix poor Position Proficiency.
Watch one player for a full possession cycle: their run during buildup, position when the ball is lost, first defensive action, and recovery zone. That sequence reveals more than the card's Overall Rating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the new Playing Styles in eFootball 2027?
v6.0.0 separates styles into attacking and defensive categories and adds several new styles, especially defensive ones.
Can one player have two Playing Styles?
A player can have an Attacking Playing Style, a Defensive Playing Style, or both.
What is Front Line Pressure?
Konami uses it as the defensive example for a forward who presses from the front.
Are Team Playstyles and Player Playing Styles the same?
No. Overload is a Team Playstyle; attacking and defensive Playing Styles describe individual player behavior.
Do Playing Styles work with Fluid Formation?
Yes. Fluid Formation sets phase-based positions, while the player's styles help define behavior in those phases.