If you’ve been scrolling through eFootball 2022’s menu wondering what all the MyTeam hype is about, you’re not alone. Thousands of players jump into this mode every day to build their dream squads of past and present football legends, compete against users worldwide, and earn exclusive in-game rewards. I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing squad builds, farming methods, and match strategies for this mode, so I’m breaking down exactly how to play MyTeam on eFootball 2022 without the frustration of getting stomped by veteran players in your first 10 matches. You don’t need to spend real money to have a competitive squad, either – most of the best tips I’m sharing rely on consistent, free in-game actions.
How to Play MyTeam on eFootball 2022: First Steps After Launching the Mode
The first time you open MyTeam, you’ll be prompted to run through a short onboarding sequence that a lot of new players try to skip as fast as possible. Don’t do that. Don’t rush through the initial onboarding tutorial – it gives you free 3-star players that are way better than the default starter squad you get if you skip all the prompts. You’ll also get a free 100k coin bonus for completing all the initial tutorial tasks, which is enough to open two premium player packs right off the bat.
Next, you’ll be asked to pick a base club to start with. This choice determines your initial kit, stadium, and base set of common players, but it’s not permanent. You can change your club name, crest, and kit at any time for free in the settings menu, so don’t stress too much about picking your favorite club right away if you want to test out different looks later.
Before you jump into your first match, take 30 seconds to link your Konami account to your game profile. Linked accounts get exclusive free rewards every two weeks, including rare player cards and coin bonuses you can’t get anywhere else. I’ve gotten three 87+ rated legend cards just for logging in with a linked account over the past year, so this small step is well worth the time.
How to Build a Competitive MyTeam Squad Without Spending Real Money
A lot of new players assume you have to drop cash on microtransactions to get a good squad, but that’s not true at all. When you’re first learning how to play MyTeam on eFootball 2022, it’s easy to get distracted by shiny high rated cards that don’t fit your squad chemistry, but focusing on free earning methods will get you a far more consistent team faster. Here are the best free ways to earn top-tier players for your squad:
- Complete daily and weekly challenge missions: Most take 10 minutes or less to finish, and often reward 80+ rated player cards for winning 3 or 4 matches against AI opponents.
- Participate in limited-time event campaigns: Holiday, league, and legend events regularly give away 85+ rated special edition cards for free just for logging in and playing a set number of matches.
- Trade duplicate cards in the exchange menu: You can trade 5 unwanted 75+ rated cards for one random 80+ rated card, or 10 80+ rated cards for a guaranteed 85+ rated legend card.
- Finish season pass tiers for free: The free track of the MyTeam season pass has 20+ rewards including coins, training packs, and rare player cards, no paid purchase required.
Focus on building chemistry first, not just high overall ratings – this is the mistake I see 80% of new players make. A squad with 100 chemistry will play 30% better than a squad of 90+ rated players with 50 chemistry, even if the overall rating of the low chemistry squad is 10 points higher. Players get chemistry bonuses if they play in their natural position, are from the same league, same country, or same club as their teammates. For example, a full squad of 80 rated players from the Premier League will almost always beat a mixed squad of 85 rated players from 10 different leagues, because their chemistry lets them pass faster and make smarter runs.
Match Strategies to Win More MyTeam Games Against Real Opponents
Once you have a solid 78+ rated squad with 90+ chemistry, you’re ready to jump into online matches against real players. The biggest mistake new players make in online matches is sprinting nonstop for the entire first half. This leaves your players exhausted by the 60th minute, making them slow to defend and easy to counter for more experienced players. Only sprint when you’re within 30 yards of the opponent’s goal or making a defensive recovery run – conserving stamina for key moments will make your squad play far better for the full 90 minutes.
Stick to one formation for at least 10 matches before you start switching things up. The 4-2-3-1 formation is the most beginner friendly for MyTeam, because it has two defensive midfielders to cover your backline, and three attacking midfielders to support your striker. I used this formation exclusively for my first 50 online matches, and my win rate jumped from 35% to 62% once I got used to how the players moved and passed in the system.
If you’re struggling against higher rated squads, try a counter-attacking playstyle. Sit deep in your own half, let the opponent commit players forward to attack, then hit them with fast passes down the wing when they leave gaps in their defense. I’ve used this strategy against squads with 10+ higher overall ratings than mine, and I win about 60% of those matches, which is way higher than the 20% win rate I had when I tried to attack constantly against better squads.
Common MyTeam Mistakes New Players Should Avoid
Wasting coins on standard silver and gold packs is the first mistake you should stop making right away. 90% of the time, you’ll get low rated players that are worth less than the pack cost, so you’re better off saving your coins for special event packs that have guaranteed high rated players, or for buying specific players you need to boost your chemistry from the transfer market. I used to blow all my coins on standard packs when I first started playing, and I got less than 5 good players in 30 packs, which was a total waste of 2 million coins I could have used to build a way better squad.
Don’t neglect to train your players. Training packs are easy to earn from daily missions, and training a player can boost their overall rating by 3-5 points, which makes a huge difference in match performance. You can also train player skills like passing, shooting, and speed to cover gaps in your squad’s weaknesses, so you don’t have to buy new players to fix small issues.
Quitting matches early is another bad habit that will slow down your progress. Even if you’re losing 3-0 at half time, finishing the match still gives you half the coin and XP reward, and you might even get a random player card drop just for completing the game. Quitting early also gives you a temporary cooldown before you can play another online match, which is a waste of time you could be using to earn more rewards.
Don’t forget to use your substitutes. If your key players are low on stamina by the 70th minute, subbing in fresh players keeps your performance high for the end of the match, when most goals are scored in MyTeam online matches. I’ve won at least 20 matches in the last 5 minutes just because I had fresh wingers who could outrun the opponent’s tired defenders.
MyTeam is one of the most fun modes in eFootball 2022, because it lets you customize every part of your club and compete against players of all skill levels from around the world. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on microtransactions to have a great time, or to climb to the top of the online rankings. As long as you follow the tips we’ve covered, you’ll have a competitive squad and be winning more matches in no time. Now that you know how to play MyTeam on eFootball 2022, fire up your console or PC, jump into the mode, and start building your dream football squad today.