Deleting the eFootball app does NOT delete your account. Your data is saved on Konami's servers if linked to a Konami ID. You can reinstall and recover everything — players, coins, GP, and all progress.
Removes the game from your device
Clears local cache and downloaded data
Does NOT delete your account
Does NOT remove your players or coins
Can reinstall and recover anytime
Permanently removes all game data
All players, coins, and GP are gone forever
Konami ID still exists but game data is erased
Cannot be reversed or recovered
Must be done manually through Konami support
All your account data (players, coins, GP, match history, division rank, team setups) is stored on Konami's servers. The app on your phone is just a viewer — deleting it doesn't touch the server data. You can recover it on any device, anytime.
Without a Konami ID link, your account exists only as local data and a temporary guest account on Konami's servers. Deleting the app removes the local data, and recovering the guest account is difficult (though sometimes possible through Konami support with your player ID).
Download eFootball from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Make sure you get the official Konami version.
Do NOT tap "New Game" — this creates a fresh account. Look for "Link Data" or "Data Transfer" option on the first screen.
Enter the email and password you used when linking your account. If you forgot your password, use the Konami ID password reset.
Your account data will sync from the servers. This takes 1-5 minutes depending on connection speed. All players, coins, and progress will appear.
Check your team roster, coin balance, GP, and division rank. Everything should be exactly as you left it.
If you deleted eFootball without linking a Konami ID, recovery is difficult but sometimes possible:
Check if you have a screenshot with your Player ID (shown in profile settings)
Contact Konami support at efootball.com/support with your Player ID and account details
Provide as much info as possible: team name, approximate team strength, legendary players, purchase receipts
Konami may be able to locate and recover guest accounts with enough identifying information
Recovery is not guaranteed — this is why linking to a Konami ID before deleting is critical
Always link your account before deleting the app, switching phones, or making any changes. Here's how:
Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the main menu.
In the settings menu, find the Account section and select Konami ID.
If you don't have one, create a free Konami ID at id.konami.net. Then enter your credentials in the game to link.
Go back to Settings > Account. You should see your Konami ID email displayed, confirming the link.
If you're thinking about deleting eFootball because your account isn't competitive enough, consider buying a pre-built account instead of starting over. A new free-to-play account takes months to build up, while a marketplace account gives you instant access to top-tier players and team strength.
You can also sell your current account before starting fresh — even lower-tier accounts have value to new players who want a head start without spending months grinding.
No, if your account is linked to a Konami ID, all players, coins, GP, and progress are saved on Konami's servers. Deleting the app only removes local data from your device. Reinstall the app and log in with your Konami ID to restore everything.
Yes, reinstall eFootball from the App Store or Google Play, tap "Link Data" on the title screen, and log in with your Konami ID. All your account data will download from the servers. This works even months after deleting the app.
Open eFootball, go to Settings (gear icon) > Account > Konami ID > Link. Create a Konami ID at id.konami.net if you don't have one, then enter your credentials. Once linked, your data is permanently backed up on Konami's servers.
Yes, create a new Konami ID and start a fresh game by choosing "New Game" instead of "Link Data" after reinstalling. Your old account still exists on the original Konami ID. Note: you cannot transfer items between accounts.
