If you’ve been scrolling through football gaming forums looking for a no-fluff breakdown of how to play MyTeam eFootball 2022, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent over 200 hours grinding this mode since launch, and I’ve picked up dozens of tricks that let me compete against top-tier players without dropping a cent on microtransactions. I’ve even won a few small community MyTeam tournaments with my fully free-to-play squad, so I know these tips work for players of all skill levels. A lot of new players get overwhelmed by the card packs, training systems, and match formats when they first log in, but you don’t have to waste 50+ hours figuring it out the hard way. This guide breaks down every core part of the mode, so you can start building a squad that wins matches and earns rewards fast.
Core Basics You Need to Master Before You Play MyTeam eFootball 2022
MyTeam isn’t just about collecting the most expensive rare cards, it’s about building a squad that fits your playstyle first. You’ll earn GP (the free in-game currency) and coins from every match you play, whether you win or lose, and you can use those to buy card packs, training items, or individual players from the transfer market. That means you don’t have to spend real money to get a competitive squad, as long as you’re smart about how you spend your currency.
I made the mistake of blowing all my first 100k GP on 10 random gold packs when I started, and I only got one usable player out of the whole lot. Don’t make that same mistake. Your first priority should always be filling out your starting 11 with players that have 80+ overall ratings and fit your preferred formation, not chasing 90+ rated rare cards you can’t even fit into your squad. You’ll get far better performance from a full squad of coordinated 82-rated players than a lopsided squad with one 90-rated star and a bunch of 75-rated filler players.
Take 10 minutes when you first log in to pick a formation you’re comfortable with, whether that’s 4-3-3 attack, 4-2-3-1 wide, or a more defensive 5-3-2. Stick to one formation for your first 50 matches so you can get used to how your players move and pass, instead of switching formations every other match and never building muscle memory. You can always adjust your formation later once you have a better feel for the mode.
How to Build a Competitive Squad Without Spending Real Money
The transfer market is your best friend when you’re building a squad on a budget, and most new players completely ignore it for the first few weeks. Instead of buying random packs, you can search for specific players that fit your formation and playstyle for a fraction of the cost of a pack. For example, an 84 rated winger with 90 pace and 85 crossing might cost you 15k GP on the transfer market, while a 100k GP gold pack only gives you a 3% chance of getting a player that good. I built my first competitive full 83-rated squad for less than 80k GP using only the transfer market, and it won 70% of my first 100 matches.
You don’t have to grind nonstop to earn enough GP for a good squad either. There are tons of easy, low-effort ways to earn extra GP every week that most new players miss:
- Complete daily login challenges: You can earn up to 10k GP per day just for logging in and playing one match, plus bonus training items and rare player cards for logging in 7 days in a row.
- Play through the weekly challenge mode: These matches have specific requirements (like using only silver players or players from one league) and reward up to 50k GP for completing all levels, plus exclusive cards you can’t get anywhere else.
- Sell unused cards from your collection: Any duplicate players, training items you don’t need, or manager cards that don’t fit your formation can be sold for extra GP on the transfer market. I earned 30k GP in one weekend just selling duplicate cards I got from daily rewards.
Always check the market value of a card before you list it for sale, because prices fluctuate based on weekly challenges and new card releases, and you don’t want to accidentally sell a rare card for half its actual value. I once sold an 87 rated striker for 30k GP because I didn’t check the market, only to find out he was going for 70k GP that week because of a league-specific challenge. That was a costly mistake I never made again. Also, Invest in a manager that matches your formation and has a high management skill rating, because a good manager will boost your players’ in-game performance by up to 10% and let you use more high-rated players without hitting the team cost cap.
Match Day Strategies to Win More Games and Earn Better Rewards
Once you have a solid squad, you need to adjust your playstyle to fit MyTeam’s specific match rules, which are a little different from standard online eFootball matches. For one, player stamina matters a lot more in MyTeam, because you can’t use training items to refill stamina for free every match. If you run your star players into the ground every game, they’ll have lower stamina for future matches, and you’ll have to spend GP on stamina refills or bench them for a few games. So, you should rotate your squad every 2-3 matches to keep all your players’ stamina levels high, especially if you’re playing multiple games in one sitting.
Another thing to remember is that match rewards are based on performance, not just wins. You’ll earn extra GP for scoring goals, keeping clean sheets, and completing match objectives, even if you lose the game. That means even if you’re getting outplayed, you should still push to score at least one goal or complete the listed objectives to maximize your rewards for the time you put in.
Don’t be afraid to park the bus if you’re leading by 1 goal in the final 10 minutes of a match. A lot of new players get greedy and push too hard for more goals, only to give up a last-minute equalizer or loss that wastes all their hard work. I used to do this all the time, and I lost almost 30% of my matches in the final 5 minutes because I wasn’t playing defensively when I had the lead. Also, Use custom tactics that fit your squad’s strengths instead of using the default tactics. If you have fast wingers, set your tactics to play wide and cross often. If you have a tall, strong striker, set your tactics to play long balls over the top to him. You’ll win 2x more matches just by adjusting your tactics to fit your players, instead of trying to force a playstyle that doesn’t work for your squad.
Common Mistakes New MyTeam Players Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Even if you follow all the tips above, you’re probably going to make a few mistakes when you first start, but there are a few common ones you can avoid to save yourself a lot of time and GP. First, don’t waste training items on low-rated players that you’re going to replace in a week or two. Training items are rare and expensive, so you should only use them on 85+ rated players that you plan to keep in your squad for at least a month. I wasted almost 20 training items on an 81 rated striker when I first started, only to replace him a week later with a better player I got from a challenge reward. That was a total waste of resources I could have used on a player I still use today.
Another mistake is ignoring team chemistry. A lot of new players just put the highest rated players they have in their squad, even if they’re from different leagues and have no chemistry links. Team chemistry boosts your players’ in-game stats by up to 15%, so a squad with 100 chemistry and 82 overall ratings will beat a squad with 70 chemistry and 87 overall ratings 9 times out of 10. Always make sure your players have links to other players from the same league, club, or nationality to keep your chemistry as high as possible. It’s better to pick a single league to build your first squad around, like the Premier League or La Liga, so all your players have automatic chemistry links with each other.
The last common mistake is spending real money on microtransactions before you’ve even played 100 matches. The game throws a lot of ads for card packs at you when you first log in, but you don’t need them to be competitive. I’ve never spent a cent on microtransactions, and I’m currently in the top 10% of ranked MyTeam players, so it’s completely possible to compete without spending money. Wait until you’ve played at least 100 matches and have a solid understanding of the mode before you even consider spending real money, if you choose to do so at all.
At the end of the day, learning how to play MyTeam eFootball 2022 is a lot more about being smart with your resources and practicing your playstyle than it is about spending money or collecting the rarest cards. Take your time to learn the core systems, test different playstyles to find what works for you, and don’t get discouraged if you lose a few matches when you first start. Even the top players in the mode lost hundreds of matches before they got good, and every loss is a chance to learn what you can do better next time. If you follow the tips in this guide, you’ll be building a competitive squad and winning more matches in no time.