eFootball™ x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Collaboration

Naruto x Neymar Jr. Sasuke x Kubo Headline a Football x Shinobi Crossover Where Worlds Collide

 Windsor, UK – April 30th, 2026 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced a special limited-time collaboration between eFootball™ and the globally popular anime series NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. At the centre of the collaboration are special player pairings, including Naruto Uzumaki × Neymar Jr. and Sasuke Uchiha × Takefusa Kubo, blending the worlds of anime and football.

In addition, to commemorate this collaboration, a special NARUTO SHIPPUDEN collaboration trailer is now available, featuring global football superstars such as Neymar Jr. and Robert Lewandowski, who appear in collaboration with characters from NARUTO SHIPPUDEN.

Trailer: 

https://x.com/play_eFootball/status/2049708505654046982

During the campaign period from April 30th to May 14th, 2026, players can participate in in-game events to earn the special collaboration players and items for free. Additional themed content inspired by NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, including stadium decorations and choreographed celebrations will also be available.

Unleash a powerful shot inspired by iconic ninja techniques!

Select collaboration player cards Naruto Uzumaki × Neymar Jr. and Sasuke Uchiha × Takefusa Kubo trigger unique visual effects during Stunning Shots, recreating signature ninjutsu from the series, including Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken and Chidori. In addition, scoring a goal activates special, collaboration-exclusive celebrations, bringing the crossover to life on the pitch.

You can find more information on the website here: https://www.konami.com/efootball/en/

About NARUTO 

NARUTO is a manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

Met with immediate popularity following its initial publication in 1999, the series went on to receive an anime adaptation that commenced broadcasting in 2002.

The manga concluded in 2014 with a total of 700 chapters.

The total number of print copies sold globally exceeds 250 million, and even now NARUTO events, games, merchandise, and more continue to be created and released for fans to enjoy— a testament to the series’ enduring influence and popularity around the world.

BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations

(Supervisor: Masashi Kishimoto / Art: Mikio Ikemoto),

the sequel to the NARUTO series, is currently being published in

V Jump under the creative supervision of Masashi Kishimoto.

About “eFootball™”

“eFootball™” was the rebranding of KONAMI’s popular gaming series “PES”. The change marked a great leap forward as the branding changed alongside the addition of a new football game engine, advancements in gameplay, and the remodelling of the title as ‘free-to-play’ across all compatible devices.

“eFootball™” is an ever-evolving platform with over

“eFootball”, “e-Football” and “eFootball logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries or regions.

©Konami Digital Entertainment

©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved.

About Konami Group

Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/