Because the data is packed into the EDIT file, you need specific community-made tools to interact with the player database:

Before we dive into the location, let's quickly explain what Player.bin is. In PES 2021, Player.bin is a binary file that contains player data, including stats, faces, and other information. It's an essential file for the game, and modifications to it can affect gameplay.

But remember: the file only exists if you (or a mod) created it using an external editor. If the file is missing, fear not—fire up the PES 2021 Player Editor, open your EDIT00000000 , export the players, and you will have a fresh Player.bin ready for tweaking.

: It is typically found within dt10_x64.cpk or dt18_all.cpk .

Players on consoles cannot access the Player.bin file directly. Instead, they use .ted or .bin export files which are stored in: