In short: the best Anchor Man players in eFootball
- What it does: a holding midfielder who keeps the balance
- Positions: it only triggers at DMF
- No.1: Makoto Hasebe — 101 overall at max level
- How it is ranked: all 1,347 Anchor Man cards, by max-level overall with boosters applied
- Best by play type: Passing — Xabi Alonso · Dribbling — Felix Nmecha · Ball-winning — Daniele De Rossi · Stamina — Aurelien Tchouameni · Long shots — Shunta Tanaka
What is Anchor Man?
Anchor Man in eFootball sits at the base of midfield, keeping the defensive balance while winning the ball. A holding midfielder that shields the back line.
Which positions trigger Anchor Man
Anchor Man only triggers when the player is used at DMF. Played anywhere else the behaviour does not appear, so playing the card in one of these positions is the basic requirement for getting anything out of the style.
Anchor Man tier list — SS to B
Every Anchor Man card graded on the same scale used across eFootball LABO. Only cards at 95 overall or above make the table, and each player appears once with their strongest card.
SS
Top 5 in its position or playing-style ranking — the cards to chase first
S
Max overall 100+ — a starter you can rely on long term
A
Max overall 98–99 — just behind the elite
Shunta Tanaka99Shunta TanakaDMFPhillip Cocu99Phillip CocuDMFEdmilson99EdmilsonDMFCasemiro99CasemiroDMFFrank Rijkaard99Frank RijkaardDMFAurelien Tchouameni99Aurelien TchouameniDMFJordan Henderson98Jordan HendersonDMFFrank Rijkaard98Frank RijkaardDMFFabinho98FabinhoDMFGilberto Silva98Gilberto SilvaDMFSergio Busquets98Sergio BusquetsDMFRodri98RodriDMF
B
Max overall 95–97 — usable depending on position and tactics 38 cards in this tier
Xabi Alonso97Xabi AlonsoDMFYuki Abe97Yuki AbeDMFAurelien Tchouameni97Aurelien TchouameniDMFRodri97RodriDMFIvar Jenner97Ivar JennerDMFYuki Abe96Yuki AbeDMFSandro Tonali96Sandro TonaliDMFSandro Tonali96Sandro TonaliDMFMark van Bommel96Mark van BommelDMFMartin Zubimendi96Martin ZubimendiDMFDenis Zakaria96Denis ZakariaDMFAleksandar Pavlovic96Aleksandar PavlovicDMFFabinho96FabinhoDMFSandro Tonali95Sandro TonaliDMF
Anchor Man ranking — Top 30
Every Anchor Man card ranked by overall rating at max level, with the card’s own booster applied. 1,347 cards were compared.
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Epic · Japan
Max overall101
Total stats1903 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsVisionary PassLong-reach Tackle
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Epic · France
Max overall101
Total stats1901 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial Block +3Heading+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsVisionary PassLong-reach Tackle
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Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall100
Total stats1911 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRegista +3Tight Possession+3 · Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3
Special skillsPhenomenal PassLong-reach Tackle
4
Show Time · Germany
Max overall100
Total stats1902 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRegista +3Tight Possession+3 · Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3Crossing +3Lofted Pass+3 · Curl+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsLong-reach Tackle
5
Epic · Roma GR
Max overall100
Total stats1898 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRebuilding +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Aggression+3
Special skillsPhenomenal Pass
6
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall100
Total stats1884 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRegista +2Tight Possession+2 · Low Pass+2 · Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2
Special skillsVisionary Pass
7
Epic · France
Max overall100
Total stats1863 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterHard Worker +2Aggression+2 · Acceleration+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
8
Show Time · Cerezo Osaka
Max overall99
Total stats1922 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsPhenomenal PassLong-reach Tackle
9
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall99
Total stats1912 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterBalancer +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Acceleration+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsFortress
10
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall99
Total stats1883 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterStealing +3Tackling+3 · Aggression+3 · Acceleration+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsFortressLong-reach Tackle
11
Show Time · Manchester United
Max overall99
Total stats1876 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterPhysicality +3Balance+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsBullet HeaderLong-reach Tackle
12
Epic · AC Milan
Max overall99
Total stats1874 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterHard Worker +2Aggression+2 · Acceleration+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
13
Show Time · Madrid Chamartin B
Max overall99
Total stats1871 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3
Special skillsLong-reach Tackle
14
Big Time · Manchester United
Max overall99
Total stats1863 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
15
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall98
Total stats1876 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Acceleration+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsFortress
16
Show Time · England
Max overall98
Total stats1871 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsLong-reach Tackle
17
Epic · Ajax
Max overall98
Total stats1870 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterCounter +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Tackling+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsVisionary Pass
18
Show Time · Al Ittihad Club
Max overall98
Total stats1861 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Acceleration+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsVisionary PassFortress
19
Epic · Arsenal FC
Max overall98
Total stats1850 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterShutdown +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Defensive Engagement+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2
Special skills—
20
Show Time · Miami BP
Max overall98
Total stats1847 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterCounter +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Tackling+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsPhenomenal Pass
21
Show Time · Manchester B
Max overall98
Total stats1835 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skillsGame-changing Pass
22
Epic · Liverpool R
Max overall97
Total stats1877 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterPassing +2Low Pass+2 · Lofted Pass+2 · Curl+2 · Kicking Power+2
Special skills—
23
Epic · Japan
Max overall97
Total stats1877 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRebuilding +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Aggression+3
Special skillsVisionary Pass
24
EdmilsonB
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall97
Total stats1863 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterDuelling +2Defensive Awareness+2 · Tackling+2 · Speed+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
25
Trending · France
Max overall97
Total stats1858 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterCrossing +3Lofted Pass+3 · Curl+3 · Speed+3 · Stamina+3
Special skills—
26
Trending · Spain
Max overall97
Total stats1851 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterRebuilding +3Low Pass+3 · Defensive Awareness+3 · Defensive Engagement+3 · Aggression+3
Special skills—
27
Highlight · Madrid Chamartin B
Max overall97
Total stats1844 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
28
Trending · Manchester B
Max overall97
Total stats1843 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
29
Highlight · Manchester B
Max overall97
Total stats1842 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
30
Highlight · Spain
Max overall97
Total stats1842 (tiebreaker)
PositionDMF
Playing styleATTAnchor ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
Best Anchor Man by play type
Overall rating alone does not tell you which card suits your squad. These are the top 3 Anchor Man cards for each play type, scored on the stats that matter for that role.
Passing
The passing heart of midfield. The axis of a possession side.
Scored on: Low Pass, Lofted Pass, Attacking Awareness
Dribbling
Midfield dribblers who carry and break lines. For teams that need to move the ball forward.
Scored on: Dribbling, Ball Control, Balance
Ball-winning
The filter that wins the ball back in midfield. Adds defensive stability.
Scored on: Tackling, Defensive Awareness, Aggression
Stamina
Engines who cover the ground box to box. For teams that switch quickly between attack and defence.
Scored on: Stamina, Speed, Acceleration
Long shots
A threat from distance. Opens up games you cannot break down.
Scored on: Finishing, Kicking Power
Summary
✓Summary
- Anchor Man = a holding midfielder who keeps the balance. It triggers at DMF.
- The strongest Anchor Man is Makoto Hasebe at 101 overall.
- 1,347 Anchor Man cards were compared, all at max level with boosters applied.
