Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 (Season 2026-27 Update)

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Watching Erling Haaland dominate real-world football while your eFootball PES 2021 player model looks like a legacy render from five years ago can instantly break matchday immersion. Default Konami face models simply cannot keep up with real-life player transformations, updated haircuts, and evolving physical details.

Thankfully, the dedicated PES modding community has stepped up once again. With the dynamic Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 2026-27 season update, you can bring Manchester City's goal machine to life with photorealistic precision directly inside your game engine.

In this comprehensive guide, we will break down everything packed into this latest face mod release, explore its technical details, show you step-by-step how to install it via Sider or CPK, and resolve common ID conflict issues so your master league setup stays pristine.

Visual Breakdown: What Makes the 2026-27 Haaland Face Mod Special?

Replacing an outdated star model isn't just about tweaking facial proportions—it's about capturing the player's presence, intensity, and iconic look on the pitch. This 2026-27 season face pack overhaul delivers noticeable visual upgrades over standard Konami models and older custom face builds.

Here is what you will notice immediately after stepping out of the tunnel:

• Ultra-HD Facial Textures: Precision skin shading, accurate pore mapping, dynamic lighting response, and subtle facial hair detailing matching his current 2026 look.
• Updated Hairstyle Physics: Completely reworked 3D hair strands and ponytail physics that move naturally during sprint animations and header celebrations.
• Authentic Expressions: Custom emotional mapping tuned to reflect Haaland’s signature goal-scoring celebrations and intense match focus.
• Full Body & Tattoo Integration: Designed to blend seamlessly with modern tattoo packs and updated skin tone textures without annoying neck seams or color mismatching.

Mod Information & Technical Specifications

Before installing the file, it helps to check the technical specifications and default ID assignments to ensure seamless compatibility with your current patch setup.

Attribute	Specification Details
Player Name	Erling Braut Haaland
Current Club / Nation	Manchester City / Norway
Default Player ID	134840 (Standard Konami DB)
Mod Type	3D Face Model & Hairpack Update
Format Compatibility	Sider LiveCPK / Standalone CPK
Supported Game Version	eFootball PES 2021 Season Update (PC)
Patch Compatibility	EvoWeb Patch, Football Life, Smoke Patch, Custom DBs

Note: If you are running community patches like Football Life or custom option files, double-check your database using edit mode or an external editor to confirm whether Haaland's Player ID has been relinked.

How to Install Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 (Step-by-Step)

Installing this new face model is quick and straightforward. We strongly recommend using the Sider (LiveCPK) method for easy file management, but we have also provided instructions for standard CPK installation.

Method 1: Installation via Sider LiveCPK (Recommended)

The LiveCPK method keeps your root files clean and allows you to toggle mods without overwriting original game assets.

1. Download the Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 file archive and extract it using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
2. Inside the extracted package, locate the folder containing the Player ID 134840 (or copy the entire face folder).
3. Paste the face folder directly into your Sider directory path:
   ...\sider\livecpk\faces\Asset\model\character\face\real\
4. Open your sider.ini file with Notepad and ensure the faces LiveCPK line is enabled:
   cpk.root = ".\livecpk\faces"
5. Save the sider.ini file, run sider.exe, and boot up PES 2021.

Method 2: Installation via CPK File (DpFileList Generator)

If you prefer using standalone CPK files without launching Sider in the background, follow these steps:

1. Copy the downloaded .cpk file (e.g., Haaland_Face_2026.cpk) to your game’s download folder:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\eFootball PES 2021\download
2. Open PES 2021 DpFileList Generator as an Administrator.
3. Select your download path and set your DLC target version.
4. Check the box next to Haaland_Face_2026.cpk and click Generate DpFileList.bin.
5. Launch the game and inspect the player model in edit mode.

Troubleshooting & Fixing Common Face Mod Issues

Encountered a glitch during setup? Don't worry—most face mod errors come down to simple directory mistakes or ID misassignments. Here is how to solve them fast.

1. Player Has a Blank, Generic, or Dummy Face

If Haaland appears with a default randomized face in-game, your active patch uses a different Player ID than the standard 134840 ID. To fix this:

• Check Haaland’s ID in your patch's edit database.
• Rename the subfolder inside your LiveCPK directory from 134840 to the exact ID number assigned by your patch.

2. Floating Hair or Invisible Head Glitch

This glitch usually happens when another active mod (like a universal hairpack or retro face pack) overwrites the model's texture files. Open your sider.ini and ensure your main faces entry sits above generic hairpack entries in the loading priority list.

3. Skin Tone Mismatch on Neck and Arms

If you notice a visible skin color line at the neckline, check if you have a body texture or tattoo pack active. Ensure the face mod’s skin tone settings match the base database values in PES Edit mode.

Download & Credits

Ready to upgrade Manchester City's superstar striker in your game? Download the verified 2026-27 season face update using the link below:

File Name: PES21_Haaland_Face_Season2026-27.zip
File Size: ~38 MB
Format: Sider LiveCPK & CPK Included

[Click Here to Download Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 (2026-27 Update)]

Please support the original creators (DEANDREVILS) by downloading from verified community mirrors and leaving feedback in the modding forums.

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Credits & Acknowledgments

This mod update is made possible through the dedicated efforts of the community facemakers and editors:

• Face Model & Texture Creator: PES Community Facemakers / Modding Team
• Original Base Model: Konami
• Special Thanks: EvoWeb Community, Juce (for Sider engine), and testing groups worldwide.

Final Thoughts

Adding the latest Erling Haaland Face PES 2021 mod is one of the quickest ways to elevate your matchday realism for the 2026-27 season. With realistic facial details, updated hair, and effortless Sider installation, scoring goals with City's talisman feels better than ever.

Did this installation guide help you set up the mod cleanly? Having trouble with ID relinking on your patch? Drop a comment below with your setup details, and let us know which player face update you want to see covered next!