In short: the best Target Man players in eFootball
- What it does: a focal point who holds the ball up
- Positions: it only triggers at CF
- No.1: Erling Haaland — 102 overall at max level
- How it is ranked: all 792 Target Man cards, by max-level overall with boosters applied
- Best by play type: Pace — Erling Haaland · Finishing — Erling Haaland · Aerial — Jan Koller · Dribbling — Fernando Torres · Link-up — Tulio
What is Target Man?
Target Man in eFootball holds the ball up front and waits for the team to push forward. Built on height, physicality and ball control, it works as the target for long-ball and wing attacks.
Which positions trigger Target Man
Target Man only triggers when the player is used at CF. 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.
Target Man tier list — SS to B
Every Target 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
A
Max overall 98–99 — just behind the elite
B
Max overall 95–97 — usable depending on position and tactics 18 cards in this tier
Tulio96TulioCFMarcus Thuram96Marcus ThuramCFRafael Elias96Rafael EliasCFAymen Hussein96Aymen HusseinCFPatrick Kluivert96Patrick KluivertCFFernando Torres96Fernando TorresCFAlexander Sorloth96Alexander SorlothCFGianluca Scamacca95Gianluca ScamaccaCFJuanma Delgado95Juanma DelgadoCFIgor Thiago95Igor ThiagoCFJean-Philippe Mateta95Jean-Philippe MatetaCFWout Weghorst95Wout WeghorstCFDusan Vlahovic95Dusan VlahovicCFMateo Retegui95Mateo ReteguiCF
Target Man ranking — Top 30
Every Target Man card ranked by overall rating at max level, with the card’s own booster applied. 792 cards were compared.
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Show Time · Manchester B
Max overall102
Total stats1774 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +3Finishing+3 · Heading+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsBullet HeaderWillpower
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Show Time · Trabzonspor
Max overall101
Total stats1800 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsBullet Header
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Show Time · Fenerbahce SK
Max overall100
Total stats1809 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsBullet Header
4
Show Time · Trabzonspor
Max overall100
Total stats1786 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsBullet HeaderLow Screamer
5
Epic · Czechia
Max overall100
Total stats1765 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterStriker’s Instinct +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Acceleration+3
Special skillsBullet HeaderWillpower
6
Show Time · Shimizu S-Pulse
Max overall99
Total stats1858 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsPhenomenal FinishingLong-reach Tackle
7
Show Time · Trabzonspor
Max overall99
Total stats1775 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsBullet Header
8
Epic · Czechia
Max overall99
Total stats1756 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +2Finishing+2 · Heading+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsBullet Header
9
Epic · France
Max overall98
Total stats1768 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +2Finishing+2 · Heading+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsBullet Header
10
Show Time · Norway
Max overall98
Total stats1742 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +3Finishing+3 · Heading+3 · Physical Contact+3 · Jumping+3
Special skillsBullet Header
11
Epic · Czechia
Max overall97
Total stats1738 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +2Finishing+2 · Heading+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2
Special skills—
12
Highlight · Manchester B
Max overall97
Total stats1708 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
13
Epic · Kyoto Sanga F.C.
Max overall96
Total stats1845 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterPhysicality +2Balance+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2 · Stamina+2
Special skillsBullet Header
14
Trending · Internazionale Milano
Max overall96
Total stats1790 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterStriker’s Instinct +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Acceleration+3
Special skills—
15
Show Time · Kyoto Sanga F.C.
Max overall96
Total stats1782 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsBullet Header
16
Show Time · Iraq
Max overall96
Total stats1761 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterStrength +2Kicking Power+2 · Speed+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2
Special skills—
17
Epic · FC Barcelona
Max overall96
Total stats1760 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
18
Show Time · Trabzonspor
Max overall96
Total stats1752 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skillsPhenomenal Finishing
19
Epic · Sagan Tosu
Max overall96
Total stats1743 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterBall-carrying +2Dribbling+2 · Tight Possession+2 · Speed+2 · Balance+2
Special skillsPhenomenal FinishingBullet Header
20
Trending · Madrid Rosas RB
Max overall96
Total stats1741 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterStriker’s Instinct +3Attacking Awareness+3 · Ball Control+3 · Finishing+3 · Acceleration+3
Special skills—
21
Highlight · Atalanta BC
Max overall95
Total stats1774 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
22
Highlight · Atalanta BC
Max overall95
Total stats1769 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
23
Show Time · V-Varen Nagasaki
Max overall95
Total stats1761 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterTotal Package +3All stats+3
Special skills—
24
Highlight · Brentford RW
Max overall95
Total stats1757 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
25
Highlight · France
Max overall95
Total stats1754 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
26
Show Time · Netherlands
Max overall95
Total stats1750 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterAerial +2Finishing+2 · Heading+2 · Physical Contact+2 · Jumping+2
Special skillsBullet Header
27
Highlight · Piemonte BN
Max overall95
Total stats1747 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
28
Highlight · Genova RB
Max overall95
Total stats1747 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
29
Trending · Brentford RW
Max overall95
Total stats1743 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
30
Highlight · Nottingham RW
Max overall95
Total stats1739 (tiebreaker)
PositionCF
Playing styleATTTarget ManDEFBasic
BoosterNo booster
Special skills—
Best Target Man by play type
Overall rating alone does not tell you which card suits your squad. These are the top 3 Target Man 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
- Target Man = a focal point who holds the ball up. It triggers at CF.
- The strongest Target Man is Erling Haaland at 102 overall.
- 792 Target Man cards were compared, all at max level with boosters applied.
