Konami Expands eFootball Licenses: Six New Clubs Announced

Strangely enough, Konami has just announced six new licensed teams that will be added to eFootball this Thursday. This move comes as quite a surprise, considering the company has been losing big-name licenses in recent years. Instead of trying to compete for the giants, Konami seems to be shifting its focus toward securing smaller but still notable clubs.

The most eye-catching part of the announcement is the inclusion of five Italian clubs:

• Como 1907
• Hellas Verona
• Parma Calcio
• Torino FC
• Udinese

These teams will be fully licensed in eFootball, expanding the Italian flavor of the game. While they may not be as globally recognized as Juventus, Milan, or Inter, their addition shows that Konami is building depth in leagues where they still hold ground.

In addition, Eintracht Frankfurt from Germany has been revealed as a new official licensing partner. That brings the total number of German clubs with official deals in eFootball to three, which interestingly mirrors the situation back in 2021.

This approach marks a shift in strategy: instead of battling EA Sports FC for the biggest brands, Konami appears to be strengthening its relationships with mid-sized European clubs. It’s a smart way to appeal to more localized fan bases and diversify the roster of licensed teams, even if the star power isn’t quite at the same level.

The update rolls out this Thursday, and it will be interesting to see if more clubs follow in the near future.

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G. Leroy (pesmodding.com) / blog writer