In the sprawling, passionate universe of football gaming, there exists a strange, beautiful paradox. While the latest titles like eFootball 2022 and FIFA 23 battle for supremacy with hyper-realistic ray tracing and billion-dollar licenses, a dedicated legion of players refuses to leave the pitch. They are the keepers of the flame for Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 .
This is the star feature. The 2021 beard is no longer a painted-on shadow. It is a three-dimensional, layered mesh. You can see the transition from skin to stubble to thick beard along his jawline. The skin texture includes pores, wrinkles, and even the small scar on his right cheek. When the stadium floodlights hit his face during a night match at the Allianz Stadium, the reflection is almost photorealistic. How to Install the 2021 Face on PES 2017 (Step-by-Step) You cannot find this on the Steam Workshop. You need to go into the heart of the modding community.
See Ronaldo cut inside from the left wing. Watch his new hair bounce. Look at his determined, weathered, 2021 face. And smash the ball into the top corner.
But football fans are visual creatures. By 2021, Ronaldo had undergone a subtle yet powerful transformation. Returning to Manchester United, he sported a shorter, faded haircut. His beard was thicker, more defined. His facial expression had shifted from the arrogant prince of Madrid to the grizzled king of international football—the man who broke the men's international scoring record. PES 2017 NEW CRISTIANO RONALDO FACE 2021
Using a scan derived from high-resolution photos taken during the UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021), the mod adjusts the zygomatic bones (cheekbones). Ronaldo in his mid-30s has a slightly more defined, angular face. The mod deepens the shadows under his eyes, reflecting the fatigue and determination of a veteran. The nose is subtly reshaped, and the chin has the perfect amount of stubble mapping.
The vanilla game is a museum piece—a brilliant, beautiful snapshot of 2016. But with this mod, PES 2017 becomes a living, breathing simulation that travels through time. It allows you to replay the story of Ronaldo’s triumphant return to Manchester United, his chase for goals, and his ageless defiance against Father Time.
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User FaceMaker_Legend added: "The challenge was the hair. Ronaldo changes hair every two weeks in real life. The 2021 'return to United' cut is a specific fade. Getting the alpha channel right so it didn't clip through his collar was a nightmare. But seeing the screenshots... worth it." If you are still playing PES 2017 in 2024 (or reading this looking back), the New Cristiano Ronaldo Face 2021 is not optional. It is essential.
Default PES 2017 Ronaldo has a slightly "blank" stare. The 2021 mod introduces dynamic eye textures. The irises are a sharper brown, and the mod includes custom "focus" files that make his eyes follow the ball more naturally. When he lines up a free kick, you see the concentration in his pupils.
Then, the match begins. 55th minute. A cross from Sancho. Ronaldo rises. The defender pulls his shirt, but Ronaldo hangs in the air—that legendary hang time. Header. Goal. He runs to the corner flag. He jumps, turns, and lands with arms wide. This is the star feature
But here is the magic: Because you installed the New Face 2021 , the expression during the "Siu" is perfect. It’s not the smooth face of 2016. It is the fierce, roaring, veins-popping face of the 2021 version. You can see the focus, the anger, the glory. On the forums, the release of the CR7 2021 face caused a meltdown. User RedDevil_93 wrote: "I uninstalled eFootball 2022 after two hours. The gameplay is trash. I came back to PES 2017, slapped this Ronaldo face on, and I honestly think it looks BETTER than the next-gen FIFA. The Fox Engine with good mods is unbeatable."
Welcome to the definitive guide to the for PES 2017. Why Update Ronaldo’s Face in 2021? Let’s travel back in time. In 2016, when PES 2017 launched, Ronaldo was the sleek, golden-skinned superstar of Real Madrid. The game captured his 2016 look perfectly: the slicked-back hair, the leaner jawline, and the confident stride of a Ballon d’Or winner.
The King stays. Long live the King.
“Is that a new engine?” you whisper.
The most noticeable change is the hair. The 2021 mod abandons the long, wavy locks of 2016 for the tight, modern fade Ronaldo wore during his second debut for Manchester United against Newcastle. The hair texture is crisp, with 4K mapping that shows individual strands. When he runs down the wing in a rain-soaked Old Trafford, the hair glistens with realistic moisture.