KYLIAN Mbappé may have graced the cover of the FIFA series for years but EA Sports FC seems to be changing up its cover stars.
EA Sports FC 24 saw Erling Haaland grace the cover, and for EA FC 25, there’s a new kid on the block.
Jude Bellingham has been named the new cover star of EA Sports FC on both the Standard and Ultimate Edition covers.
He will share the Ultimate Edition cover with other legends of the sport, such as Aitana Bonmatí, Zinedine Zidane, Gianluigi Buffon, and David Beckham.
While he was likely chosen for the job before the Euros were underway, now is the perfect time for him to make his appearance.
The England superstar recently scored an excellent overhead kick in the 95th minute against Slovakia to bring the game to extra time.
Bellingham was apparently delighted to be chosen, particularly alongside his long-time idol Zidane.
He says: “I played this game with my brother all the time growing up, and I’ve always thought about how incredible it would be to one day be featured on the cover.
“There have been so many iconic players on the cover over the years, and I am delighted to be the most recent English player to be bestowed with this honour since 2011.
“I’m also truly honoured to be featured on the cover of Ultimate Edition with true legends of the game both past and present in Beckham, Bonmatí, Buffon and Zidane.”
EA seems just as pleased with its choice of star with VP brand manager for EA Sports FC David Jackson claiming the company is ‘thrilled’ to feature the young player.
Jackson says: “From the moment he announced himself on the global stage, Jude has exemplified what it means to give everything for the club.
“His performances for both club and country have cemented his status as a truly generational talent, with an incredible ability to change a game and create special moments for football fans.
“Jude is the perfect ambassador for EA Sports FC.
“He aligns strongly with our future; as we move from product to platform, transcending the sport at the intersection of football, culture and entertainment, and we’re thrilled to welcome him as this year’s EA Sports FC cover star.”
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