TacticsBeginner
eFootball

eFootball attacking and defensive Playing Styles guide

Understand the v6 split between attacking and defensive behaviours.

4 min read 23 Sep 2026 Official source
eFootball attacking and defensive Playing Styles guide

Overview

v6.0.0 divides Playing Styles into Attacking Playing Style and Defensive Playing Style, with players assigned one, the other or both.

How it works

Konami also added new Playing Styles with a strong focus on defensive roles, increasing the importance of movement behaviour in squad selection.

Practical tips

Do not judge a player only by stats. Playing Style changes where and how they move with and without the ball.

Frequently asked questions

v6.0.0 divides Playing Styles into Attacking Playing Style and Defensive Playing Style, with players assigned one, the other or both.

Do not judge a player only by stats. Playing Style changes where and how they move with and without the ball.

Sources and verification

View all guides