Good news: Konami genuinely gives free players during anniversary events. Bad news: scam sites are mimicking these events to steal your credentials. Here is how to tell the difference.
Konami does run anniversary events with free players. However, all legitimate rewards are delivered inside the eFootball app. Any external site claiming anniversary rewards is a scam.
All legitimate anniversary rewards are delivered to your in-app mailbox — no external site needed
Third-party "anniversary player selector" sites are credential theft operations
Konami never runs giveaways through social media DMs or external URLs
Anniversary event scam sites fabricate fake countdowns and player images
If you missed a legitimate anniversary event, the only way to get those players is buying a pre-built account
Rule: If anniversary players require visiting an external website or entering credentials, it is a scam. Real events are 100% in-app.
The facts about eFootball anniversary events and what is real vs. fake:
Konami's anniversary events distribute rewards entirely within the eFootball app. Check your in-game mailbox and campaign milestones — no external site needed.
Free anniversary players are typically campaign editions — not the Legendary versions. They are great for building your squad but are distinct from top-tier paid cards.
Scam sites fabricate "eFootball anniversary celebrations" complete with fake countdowns and player images. These are not real Konami events.
The only legitimate source for anniversary event information is Konami's official eFootball social media accounts and the in-app news feed.
These are how scammers exploit anniversary season excitement:
Sites claiming to let you "select" a free anniversary Legendary player after entering your account details. These are credential theft operations — no selector exists outside the official app.
Social media posts impersonating Konami announcing "special anniversary player giveaways via DM." The real Konami never distributes players through social media DMs.
Sites put anniversary players behind a survey wall claiming the survey "verifies" your account. Surveys earn the site owner money — no player is ever delivered.
Videos claiming a special anniversary glitch exists for a limited time. The urgency is manufactured to prevent you from thinking critically before clicking the credential-harvesting link.
The only real methods for anniversary player collection:
During official anniversary seasons, log into eFootball daily and complete milestone campaigns to earn anniversary players directly in-app.
Anniversary event rewards are deposited to your mailbox automatically. Open the game regularly during anniversary periods to collect time-limited rewards before they expire.
Official announcements come from verified eFootball accounts on Twitter/X, YouTube, and Facebook — the only sources for accurate anniversary event information.
If you missed a past anniversary event, buy a pre-built account that already includes those limited players from efootballmarket.com.
Yes — Konami does give free players during anniversary events through official in-game campaigns. These are typically special anniversary-edition players delivered to your in-game mailbox. No code or third-party action is required.
All anniversary rewards are claimed directly inside the eFootball app from your in-game mailbox or campaign menu. You never need to visit an external website or enter credentials anywhere.
No. Websites claiming to give anniversary players are scams. They steal credentials, push surveys, or impersonate Konami. Real anniversary events are handled entirely inside the official eFootball app.