In short: the best Dummy Runner players in eFootball
- What it does: a decoy who opens space for team-mates
- Positions: it only triggers at AMF, CF, SS
- No.1: Julian Alvarez — 102 overall at max level
- How it is ranked: all 520 Dummy Runner cards, by max-level overall with boosters applied
- Best by play type: Pace — Timo Werner · Finishing — David Villa · Aerial — Marcus Thuram · Dribbling — Kaka · Link-up — Kaka
What is Dummy Runner?
Dummy Runner in eFootball makes the player act as a decoy, dragging defenders away and opening space for team-mates. A selfless type built on space creation and link-up movement.
Which positions trigger Dummy Runner
Dummy Runner only triggers when the player is used at AMF, CF, SS. 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.
Dummy Runner tier list — SS to B
Every Dummy Runner 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
A
Max overall 98–99 — just behind the elite
B
Max overall 95–97 — usable depending on position and tactics
Raul97RaulCFShinji Okazaki96Shinji OkazakiSSMaeda Daizen96Maeda DaizenAMFShinji Okazaki96Shinji OkazakiCFMarko Arnautovic96Marko ArnautovicCFMarcus Thuram96Marcus ThuramCFThomas Muller96Thomas MullerSSDiogo Jota96Diogo JotaCFAyoze Perez95Ayoze PerezCFBrennan Johnson95Brennan JohnsonSSHwang Hee-Chan95Hwang Hee-ChanCFGerard Moreno95Gerard MorenoCFTimo Werner95Timo WernerCFThomas Muller95Thomas MullerSS
Dummy Runner ranking — Top 30
Every Dummy Runner card ranked by overall rating at max level, with the card’s own booster applied. 520 cards were compared.
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Show Time · Argentina
Max overall102
Total stats1898 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterBreakthrough +3Dribbling+3 · Kicking Power+3 · Speed+3 · Physical Contact+3Defending +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Acceleration+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsBlitz CurlerMagnetic Feet
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KakaSS
Epic · Brazil
Max overall102
Total stats1826 (tiebreaker)
PositionAMF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterOffence Creator +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Low Pass+3 · Kicking Power+3
Special skillsMomentum DribblingAcceleration Burst
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RaulSS
Epic · Spain
Max overall101
Total stats1851 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterShooting +3Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Kicking Power+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsBlitz Curler
4
Epic · Spain
Max overall100
Total stats1808 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterOff the Ball +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Speed+3 · Acceleration+3 · Stamina+3
Special skillsBlitz Curler
5
Show Time · Ipswich BW
Max overall99
Total stats1895 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFFront Line Pressure
BoosterAgility +4Speed+4 · Acceleration+4 · Balance+4 · Stamina+4Aggression +6Aggression+6
Special skillsLong-reach TackleAttacking Surge
6
Show Time · Madrid Rosas RB
Max overall99
Total stats1826 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterOffence Creator +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Low Pass+3 · Kicking Power+3
Special skillsVisionary PassLow Screamer
7
Show Time · FC Barcelona
Max overall98
Total stats1831 (tiebreaker)
PositionAMF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterShooting +3Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Kicking Power+3 · Physical Contact+3
Special skillsLow Screamer
8
RaulA
Epic · Schalke BW
Max overall98
Total stats1784 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterStriker’s Instinct +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Acceleration+3
Special skillsPhenomenal Finishing
9
Trending · Argentina
Max overall97
Total stats1850 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterDefending +3Defensive Awareness+3 · Tackling+3 · Acceleration+3 · Jumping+3
Special skills—
10
Epic · Spain
Max overall97
Total stats1796 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterShooting +2Ball Control+2 · Finishing+2 · Kicking Power+2 · Physical Contact+2
Special skills—
11
RaulB
Big Time · Madrid Chamartin B
Max overall97
Total stats1760 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
12
Big Time · Spain
Max overall97
Total stats1758 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
13
Epic · Leicester B
Max overall96
Total stats1863 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterHard Worker +2Aggression+2 · Acceleration+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Stamina+2
Special skills—
14
Highlight · Japan
Max overall96
Total stats1862 (tiebreaker)
PositionAMF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterStrength +3Kicking Power+3 · Speed+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3
Special skills—
15
Epic · Shimizu S-Pulse
Max overall96
Total stats1847 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterPhysicality +2Balance+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2 · Stamina+2
Special skillsPhenomenal Finishing
16
Epic · Leicester B
Max overall96
Total stats1839 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +3Finishing+3 · Heading+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsLong-reach Tackle
17
Highlight · Austria
Max overall96
Total stats1782 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterOffence Creator +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Low Pass+3 · Kicking Power+3
Special skills—
18
Highlight · Internazionale Milano
Max overall96
Total stats1780 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
19
Highlight · Internazionale Milano
Max overall96
Total stats1779 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
20
Highlight · Germany
Max overall96
Total stats1774 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
21
Highlight · Liverpool R
Max overall96
Total stats1762 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
22
Highlight · Villarreal A
Max overall95
Total stats1795 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
23
Highlight · Tottenham WB
Max overall95
Total stats1771 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
24
Show Time · Korea Republic
Max overall95
Total stats1752 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterOff the Ball +2Attacking Awareness+2 · Speed+2 · Acceleration+2 · Stamina+2
Special skillsPhenomenal Pass
25
Highlight · Villarreal A
Max overall95
Total stats1749 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
26
Highlight · Tottenham WB
Max overall95
Total stats1747 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
27
Highlight · Munchen RW
Max overall95
Total stats1745 (tiebreaker)
PositionSS
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
28
Highlight · Villarreal A
Max overall94
Total stats1791 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
29
Highlight · Internazionale Milano
Max overall94
Total stats1770 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
30
Highlight · Austria
Max overall94
Total stats1762 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTDummy RunnerDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
Best Dummy Runner by play type
Overall rating alone does not tell you which card suits your squad. These are the top 3 Dummy Runner cards for each play type, scored on the stats that matter for that role.
Pace
Quick players who break in behind and turn counters into chances. They shine in tactics built around attacking space.
Scored on: Speed, Acceleration
Finishing
Finishers who bury the few chances they get. Pick these when accuracy in front of goal comes first.
Scored on: Finishing, Kicking Power
Aerial
Aerial targets for crosses and set pieces. They pair well with wing play and long-ball tactics.
Scored on: Heading, Jumping, Physical Contact
Dribbling
Technicians who beat opponents in tight areas. Good as the trigger for possession play.
Scored on: Dribbling, Ball Control, Balance
Link-up
Forwards who drop in and build. They add depth to your build-up.
Scored on: Attacking Awareness, Low Pass, Lofted Pass
Summary
✓Summary
- Dummy Runner = a decoy who opens space for team-mates. It triggers at AMF, CF, SS.
- The strongest Dummy Runner is Julian Alvarez at 102 overall.
- 520 Dummy Runner cards were compared, all at max level with boosters applied.
