To celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary, fans of Konami’s eFootball will be excited to learn that “the King of Soccer” will make his debut in the game.
Announced via press release, Pelé enters the game as “Epic: Pelé” and will be the first player in the series to possess two unique new skills: Phenomenal Finish and Phenomenal Pass. He joins other legendary footballers Johan Cruyff and Ferenc Puskás, giving users the opportunity to build their Dream Team with some of the sport’s most iconic names.
Widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport, Pelé dazzled the world with his unmatched skill, creativity, and charisma. He remains one of football’s highest goal scorers, with over 1000 goals in his career, and a defining figure in the global rise of the game of football (or as it’s known in the West: Soccer). Now, his legacy takes to the digital pitch, allowing players to experience the magic of Pelé in eFootball for the very first time.
Released in 1995 as Winning Eleven (PES)—Pro Evolution Soccer—and now known as eFootball, the beloved football simulation series commemorates three decades of gameplay with a global campaign packed with exclusive in-game content, special events, and fan experiences. Players will be able to claim a suite of new login bonuses, Campaign achievements, as well as Tour and Challenge events.
The celebration continues with the first-ever eFootball World Festival, which will be held on July 21, 2025, at Belle Salle Shibuya Garden in Tokyo, Japan. This free-to-attend fan event will feature hands-on gameplay, exclusive giveaways, and a competitive eSports match between top players—including Brazil’s Juninho (FC Barcelona) and HernykinhO (Inter Milan).
Both events will be livestreamed globally in nine languages, so fans worldwide can join the celebration from anywhere.
