In eFootball 2026, building a strong Dream Team isn’t only about unlocking Legendary Players. The real difference comes from Player Progression—Konami’s system that allows you to train, customize, and optimize your players.
Unlike the old PES series, where growth was automatic, eFootball’s progression system gives YOU control. You decide whether to make a striker faster, a midfielder more creative, or a defender tougher. That flexibility is what makes the feature so powerful.
🔎 What is Player Progression?
Player Progression is Konami’s way of letting you develop your squad over time. Through matches, events, and training items, you earn Progression Points that can be applied to:
- Attributes: Shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, stamina, etc.
- Position Boosts: Train players to adapt to different roles.
- Skill Unlocks: Add abilities like “Knuckle Shot,” “Low Lofted Pass,” or “Acrobatic Finishing.”
This is a function that allows you to develop your players using Progression Points. Your players acquire Progression Points when they level up.
You have two options for allocating the player’s Progression Points: Auto Development and Manual Development. If you choose Auto Development, whenever the player levels up, their Points will be allocated automatically in a way that will maximize their Overall Rating.
If you want to customize the player’s stats to your personal liking, you can allocate the Points manually by choosing Manual Development. Manual Development provides greater control over individual player attributes, allowing you to focus on specific strengths or weaknesses.
You can prioritize skills such as speed, strength, or agility based on your team’s needs. Additionally, experimenting with different allocation strategies can yield unique player builds that may outperform conventional setups. As players progress, monitoring their performance will help refine your allocation choices for optimal results.
Ultimately, the choice between Auto and Manual Development can shape your team’s overall strategy and effectiveness in competition.
Note that you can reset a player’s Progression Points at any time.
Lastly, in case you are in doubt on how to manually allocate your player’s Points, you can use the “Recommended” function to allocate them automatically.
⚙️ How Player Progression Works Step-by-Step
1. Earn Progression Points
- Play matches in Dream Team.
- Complete weekly and seasonal events.
- Use Training Programs and Player XP items.
2. Allocate Points
- Apply points to core attributes.
- Example: Striker → finishing + pace | Midfielder → passing + stamina | Defender → tackling + awareness.
3. Unlock Skills
- Some players have locked skill slots.
- Add moves to enhance playstyle (dribbling tricks, long-range shooting, passing boosts).
4. Retrain When Needed
- If you’re unhappy with your build, retraining lets you reset and redistribute points.
🏆 Best Progression Builds by Position
Strikers (CF)
- Prioritize: Finishing, Acceleration, Balance
- Recommended Skills: Acrobatic Finishing, Knuckle Shot, First-Time Shot, Double Touch
Midfielders (CMF/AMF)
- Prioritize: Passing, Dribbling, Stamina
- Recommended Skills: One-Touch Pass, Through Ball, Outside Curler
Defenders (CB/FB)
- Prioritize: Tackling, Defensive Awareness, Strength
- Recommended Skills: Blocker, Interception, Heading
Goalkeepers (GK)
- Prioritize: Reflexes, GK Awareness, Aerial Reach
- Recommended Skills: Low Punt, GK High Punt
⚡ Legendary Players & Progression Tips
Legendary Players like Rummenigge, Eto’o, Shevchenko start strong, but progression lets you:
- Max their key strengths (finishing for Shevchenko, speed for Eto’o, stamina for Rummenigge).
- Add new dimensions (like aerial finishing for Eto’o or dribbling skills for Shevchenko).
- Keep them competitive against Epic or seasonal cards.
💡 Advanced Progression Strategies
- Specialize Roles → Don’t try to make every player “all-round.” Specialize based on their natural style.
- Balance Team Chemistry → If you play possession, focus on passing and stamina upgrades across your squad.
- Invest in Core 11 → Upgrade your starting XI first, then rotate in subs.
- Combine with Fusion → Use Fusion + Progression for maximum growth.
❓ FAQs About Player Progression in eFootball 2026
Q1: Can I max out every stat?
No—Progression Points are limited. You must prioritize.
Q2: Can I reset Player Progression?
Yes, retraining items allow you to redistribute points.
Q3: What’s the fastest way to earn Progression Points?
Events and XP items are the quickest methods. Grinding matches also helps.
Q4: Should I progress standard players or save for legends?
Progress both—but prioritize Legends and long-term players in your squad.
Q5: Does progression affect online competitive play?
Yes—strong progression builds give you a huge advantage in ranked matches.
Conclusion: Unlocking Full Potential
Player Progression in eFootball 2026 is the key to creating a personalized, unstoppable Dream Team. By allocating points wisely, unlocking new skills, and combining progression with Player Fusion, you can keep your squad competitive across every season.
Remember: the best teams aren’t just made from pulling Legends—they’re built through smart progression.
