Real Madrid F Kylian Mbappé is returning as the cover athlete for the EA Sports FC 27 standard edition and Ultimate Edition, marking his “first time as an EA Sports FC cover star” and his return to the franchise cover after four years. Mbappé will also “appear as the new cover athlete for EA Sports FC Mobile,” continuing his long-running relationship with the soccer gaming franchise (MASHABLE, 7/22). Despite widespread speculation pointing to Real Madrid F Jude Bellingham “featuring as the standard edition cover star,” with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr F Cristiano Ronaldo “on the cover of the Ultimate Edition,” it is actually Mbappé who is on the cover of both the standard and Ultimate editions. Mbappé has appeared on the cover of EA’s soccer franchise before but his last appearance was on FIFA 23, the last year EA had the FIFA license (London INDEPENDENT, 7/22).
EA Sports FC taps Mbappé for 2027 covers
