There’s nothing better than teaming up with your closest gaming buddies to dominate Division matches or grind limited-time co-op events in eFootball, right? If you’ve been fumbling through clunky menus trying to figure out how to add friends on eFootball 2023, you’re not alone. Konami’s crossplay overhaul when the game launched left a lot of players confused about how to connect across different platforms, even long after release. I’ve tested every method across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Android mobile over the last year, so I’m breaking down every step you need to follow, plus fixes for the most common issues that pop up when adding friends.
How to Add Friends on eFootball 2023: Step-by-Step for Every Platform
Before you even open the friend search menu, there are a few simple pre-requisites you need to check off first to avoid wasted time. Skip these, and you’ll almost certainly run into errors or missing requests:
- Your Konami ID is fully verified and linked to your eFootball 2023 game account
- You have your friend’s exact Konami ID, display name, or platform-specific gamertag (depending on the add method you use)
- Both you and your friend have crossplay enabled in your eFootball 2023 in-game settings
- You and your friend are both running the latest version of the game, with no pending updates on your platform
Linking your game account to a valid Konami ID is non-negotiable for crossplay friend adds, even if you’re playing on a console. If you haven’t done this yet, you can access the Konami ID link menu from the game’s home screen settings tab in under two minutes. Once you’re set up, open the friend list tab from the main menu, then select the “Add Friend” option.
For same-platform friends, you can search directly by their platform gamertag, and the request will send instantly to their in-game inbox. For cross-platform friends, you’ll need to enter their exact Konami ID to find their account. Using Konami ID is the most reliable way to add friends across different platforms, as display name searches often pull up dozens of duplicate accounts, especially for common usernames. The process is identical on mobile, just tap the friend icon in the top right corner of the home screen to access the same search menu.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Sending Friend Requests
Even if you follow all the steps, it’s easy to run into snags if you overlook small details that most players miss. First, don’t assume you typed your friend’s Konami ID correctly on the first try. Konami IDs are case-sensitive, so double-check uppercase and lowercase letters before sending a request. I once spent 20 minutes trying to add a friend only to realize I had typed a lowercase “L” instead of an uppercase “i” in his ID, and that’s a mistake I see new players make all the time.
Another common mistake is forgetting to check platform-level privacy settings, not just in-game settings. If your friend is on PlayStation, for example, they may have their account set to block friend requests from users outside of their PlayStation network friends list. Ask them to adjust their privacy settings to allow crossplay requests if you don’t see your request pop up after five minutes.
You also want to keep in mind that eFootball 2023 has a 100-friend limit on all accounts. If you get an error message saying you can’t send any more requests, go through your existing friend list and remove accounts you haven’t played with in months to free up space. You can always re-add them later if you want to play again.
How to Fix eFootball 2023 Friend Request Not Showing Up Errors
If you sent a request and your friend never got it, or vice versa, you don’t have to restart the whole process from scratch right away. The first and easiest fix is to close the game completely, restart your device, and log back in. The friend list tab often fails to refresh properly if you’ve been playing for multiple hours straight or just left a match lobby, so a quick restart usually pulls in any pending requests.
If that doesn’t work, log out of your Konami ID in-game and log back in to force a refresh of your friend list data. This fixes most sync issues between your platform account and Konami’s servers, especially after a game update. You won’t lose any progress when you log out, as all your save data is tied to your Konami ID.
For console players, check that crossplay is still enabled on your system settings, not just in the game. System updates for PlayStation and Xbox sometimes turn off crossplay by default without notifying you, so that’s a quick setting to verify if you can’t find cross-platform friends. If you’ve been sending a lot of friend requests in a short period of time, Konami may temporarily restrict your ability to send new requests to prevent spam, so wait 30 minutes and try again if you get a generic error message.
Fun Ways to Play With Friends After You Add Them
Once you’ve got your friends added to your list, there’s way more to do together than just standard 1v1 matches. My go-to mode for casual play is 3v3 co-op, where each of you controls a single player on the pitch instead of the entire team. It’s way more chaotic than regular matches, and it’s a great way to mess around even if some of your friends are new to the game.
You can also join dedicated co-op events that reward exclusive player cards, coins, and kit designs you can’t get playing solo. These events rotate every two weeks, and you’ll earn far better rewards playing with a coordinated group of friends than you will with random matchmade teammates. If you’re feeling competitive, you can also join 2v2 or 3v3 ranked co-op leagues to climb the global leaderboards together.
If you have a larger group of friends who play, you can create custom private lobbies to run your own tournaments. Custom private lobbies support up to 22 players total, so you can even run full 11v11 matches with your entire gaming community. You can adjust all the rules, from match length to allowed player rarity, so you can make matches as casual or competitive as you want. You can also share custom tactic sheets and squad lineups directly through the friend list, so you can copy each other’s meta builds if one of you finds a really strong team setup.
Adding your friends to play eFootball 2023 doesn’t have to be the confusing, menu-hopping hassle it seems at first. Now that you know how to add friends on eFootball 2023, once you get the hang of using your Konami ID and double-check your settings, you’ll be able to connect with your crew across any platform in less than a minute. If you run into issues, the fixes we covered will solve 99% of common friend add errors, so you don’t have to waste time scrolling through random forum threads for answers. Next time you log on, grab a few friends, hop into a co-op match, and see how many wins you can rack up together.