If you’ve ever jumped into a quick eFootball 2023 Mobile match and immediately wished you could team up with your best friend instead of playing with random teammates, you’re not alone. A lot of new players struggle to navigate the slightly hidden menu options when they first learn how to add friends on eFootball 2023 Mobile, and even seasoned players run into glitches that stop friend requests from going through. I’ve spent dozens of hours testing different methods to add and play with friends across iOS, Android, and even console cross-play, so I’ve broken down every step you need to know, plus fixes for the most common issues you might run into along the way. You don’t need any special paid features to add friends, every part of this process is free for all players.
How to Add Friends on eFootball 2023 Mobile: Standard In-Game Steps
Before you do anything else, link your Konami ID first if you haven’t already. This is non-negotiable, as friend lists are tied to your Konami account rather than your device or local game save. You can link your Konami ID from the settings menu, and it only takes 30 seconds to sign up for free if you don’t have one already. I’ve had too many friends skip this step and wonder why their friend requests disappear when they switch phones, so don’t make that mistake.
Once your Konami ID is linked, follow these simple steps. First, open the game and tap the Friends icon in the top right corner of the home screen, which looks like two small overlapping user silhouettes. Next, select the “Search for Friends” option from the menu that pops up. You’ll see two search options: one for Konami ID, and one for in-game display name. Always use a Konami ID instead of a display name to search for friends, as display names can be duplicated by thousands of players, while Konami IDs are completely unique. Enter your friend’s full Konami ID, hit search, and tap the “Send Friend Request” button next to their profile.
Your friend will get a notification in the “Friend Requests” tab of the same friends menu. Once they accept the request, they’ll show up in your permanent friends list immediately. Double check that you both are on the same regional server before you search, as you won’t be able to find friends who are registered to a different region at all. If you can’t find their profile right away, this is the most common reason.
If you want to find friends you already know IRL without asking for their ID, you can also use the “Sync Contacts” feature in the friends menu. This will scan your phone’s contact list and show you anyone who has linked their phone number to their eFootball 2023 Mobile account, so you can send requests in one tap. It’s the fastest option if you’re trying to add multiple people from your friend group.
Cross-Platform Friend Adding: What Works and What Doesn’t
One of the most common questions I get from players is if they can add friends who play on a different mobile OS, or even on console versions of eFootball 2023. The good news is that Android and iOS players can add each other and play together with zero restrictions, as long as they’re on the same regional server. I play on Android and my little brother plays on his iPhone, and we’ve been playing co-op matches together every weekend for 6 months with no issues, as long as we use each other’s Konami IDs to send requests.
But don’t get too excited if you have a friend who plays on PlayStation or Xbox. Cross-platform support between mobile and console is very limited right now. You can add console players to your friends list using their Konami ID, but cross-platform co-op is only supported for friendly matches and selected event modes. You won’t be able to join ranked co-op matches together, and you won’t see each other’s online status most of the time. Konami has teased full cross-platform support for future updates, but as of the latest game patch, it’s still not available for all modes.
If you’re trying to add a console friend, make sure they have enabled cross-platform search in their account privacy settings first. Most console players have this turned off by default, so they won’t show up in your search results even if you enter their Konami ID correctly. It only takes them a few seconds to toggle this setting on from their console’s eFootball settings menu.
Fixes for Common Friend Adding Errors and Glitches
Even if you follow all the steps perfectly, you might run into small glitches that stop you from adding or playing with friends. I’ve run into every single one of these issues at least once, so I’ve tested all the fixes below to make sure they work. Most of these take less than a minute to resolve, so you don’t have to miss out on playing with your friends for long.
- Friend request not showing up: First, restart both your game and your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection. If it still doesn’t appear, ask your friend to resend the request, and make sure neither of you have blocked the other by accident in your privacy settings. Sometimes requests take 2-3 minutes to show up if the game servers are busy during peak play hours, so wait a little bit before you resend.
- Cannot find friend when searching for their ID: Confirm you are entering their full Konami ID (not their in-game display name, which can be duplicated) and that they have enabled "Allow others to search for me" in their privacy menu. If you are on different regional servers, you won’t be able to find each other at all, so one of you may need to switch your account region if you want to play together regularly.
- Added friend doesn’t appear in your co-op invite list: Make sure both of you have updated your game to the latest available version, and that you are both eligible for the mode you are trying to join. For example, some ranked co-op modes have a minimum team rating requirement that one of you may not meet, or you might have a temporary ban from co-op play for leaving too many matches early.
If none of these fixes work, try logging out of your Konami ID and logging back in. I’ve had this fix a weird glitch where my friends list wouldn’t update for 3 days straight once, and it only took 10 seconds to do. You won’t lose any of your game progress when you log out, as all your data is saved to your Konami account.
Fun Things to Do After Adding Friends on eFootball 2023 Mobile
Adding friends opens up a ton of fun features you can’t access when you play solo, so it’s worth taking the time to set up. The most popular option is playing 1v1 friendly matches against each other, which don’t affect your ranked rating at all. You can mess around with weird formations, test out new players you just signed, or even make small bets with your friend group for bragging rights. My friends and I do a monthly 1v1 tournament where the loser has to buy the winner a coffee, and it’s become one of our favorite monthly traditions.
You can also team up for 2v2 or 3v3 co-op matches against random players, or join special co-op events that give out exclusive rewards you can’t get from solo play. These events usually give out large amounts of GP, premium coins, or even limited-edition legendary player cards for completing matches with friends. I’ve gotten 2 iconic player cards from co-op events in the last 2 months that I never would have gotten from playing solo, so it’s a great way to build your dream team faster.
If you have a larger group of friends who play, you can create custom private rooms and run your own mini leagues. You can set your own rules, like only using players from a specific country or only using silver-tier players, to make the matches more fun and challenging. A lot of community groups also run regular tournaments for teams of friends, with prizes like free premium coin bundles or exclusive in-game items for the winning teams.
At the end of the day, learning how to add friends on eFootball 2023 Mobile turns a fun solo game into a way to connect with people you care about, even when you can’t meet up in person. Don’t get frustrated if you run into small glitches at first – most issues take less than a minute to fix once you know what to look for. Grab your friend’s Konami ID, send that request, and get ready to score some winning goals together.