Kempes, Marchisio, Ballack and Ramos linked to eFootball 2027

Reports indicate KONAMI has opened talks to add several former players as legends in eFootball 2027, with Mario Kempes, Claudio Marchisio, Michael Ballack, John Terry and Sergio Ramos among the names circulating. Ronaldo Nazário is being linked to a possible Big Time card with a speculative rating in the 109–112 range.

The rumours come from user reports and event files tied to eFootball 2027. A known leaker on social media reported that KONAMI has begun negotiations for Kempes and Marchisio. Kempes is being associated with a high-rated card reflecting his 1978 World Cup form, while Marchisio is expected to appear as an Epic central midfielder.

Additional names surfaced from a recent in-game event in Turkey and from commentary and database entries. Michael Ballack is rumoured as an Epic central midfielder with strong defensive and physical attributes. John Terry and Sergio Ramos are linked as Epic centre-backs with expected ratings in the mid-100s. Robin van Persie and Alan Shearer are expected as Epic centre-forwards. Thierry Henry is mentioned for a high-rated left forward card, and Cesc Fàbregas and Michael Laudrup are cited for attacking or central midfield roles.

Online lists assign tentative ratings ranging from about 106 for mid-tier Epics up to 109–112 for potential Big Time releases. Kempes appears in those lists around 108–109, while the speculative Big Time Ronaldo ranges from roughly 109 to 112.

Ronaldo Nazário’s name received renewed attention after an Inter Milan stadium cutscene was added to the game, prompting links between that asset and a possible marquee Big Time card. Some reports suggest a 112-rated Big Time item could appear in future updates, but there is no official confirmation that the player referenced in those reports is Ronaldo.

Earlier this year, commentary and database entries included players who were later added to the game, such as Pelé, Gianfranco Zola and Ferenc Puskás. Presence in event files or commentary listings is not an official announcement of licensing or imminent release.

KONAMI has not issued an official statement confirming negotiations or planned card releases for the players named in these reports. Fans and data trackers are monitoring official KONAMI channels and in-game data for any announcements that would change the status of these rumours.