EA Sports FC 27: Kylian Mbappé Joins Lionel Messi Among King of Covers

Kylian Mbappé Returns to EA Sports FC Cover After Four-Year Hiatus Kylian Mbappé is set to grace the cover of the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 27, scheduled for release on September 25. This marks his return to the franchise's cover after appearing on FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23. With this fourth cover appearance, Mbappé now ties Lionel Messi for the most covers in the series' history, surpassed only by Wayne Rooney (seven times) and Ronaldinho (five times). Mbappé expressed his excitement on social media with a simple "I'm Back" message, celebrating his return to a franchise he has been associated with for years. In a press release from Electronic Arts, Mbappé stated, "Being on the cover of an EA SPORTS FC game is a very special moment for me. It is an honor to continue my longstanding relationship with the franchise alongside players who have shaped its history. I look forward to everyone discovering FC 27."

Jeff Sharma, vice president of brand strategy and marketing at EA Sports, explained that Mbappé was a natural choice. He highlighted Mbappé's performances for both Real Madrid and the France national team, identifying him as one of the era's most outstanding players who embodies ambition, creativity, and global appeal—qualities EA SPORTS FC aims to promote. Mbappé's recent achievements include being the top scorer in La Liga for two consecutive seasons since joining Real Madrid in 2024 and winning the Champions League Golden Shoe for the 2025-2026 season with 15 goals. His strong performances for France also contributed to his selection for the cover. Mbappé will also be featured on the mobile version of EA SPORTS FC 27. Jude Bellingham has also been announced as a cover star for EA Sports FC 27, recognizing his strong performance with the England squad at the FIFA World Cup, where he helped them achieve third place and scored seven goals.

Electronic Arts will release the first EA Sports FC 27 gameplay trailer on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) / 7 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST). Gameplay footage for the game will be shown at 9 a.m. Pacific or 12 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Pre-order Bonuses Detailed: Standard Edition: Includes an FC 26 Icon card rated 92 or higher, early access to Manager Career mode challenges, three specific Icon Heroes for Manager Career, a five-star coach, and a five-star Youth Scout. Ultimate Edition: Includes an FC 27 Icon card rated 85 or higher, an extra Player Evolution slot, up to seven days of early access, Season 1 Premium Pass content, 6,000 FC Points distributed over three months, immediate FC 26 features, and Career and The Grounds content. Ultimate Plus Edition: Includes a Hall of FUT Player Pick selection from seasons one through five, along with 1,500 additional FC Points compared to the Ultimate Edition.

Mbappé World Cup Record Confirmed; Standard Edition Cover Details Pending Updates

Mbappé also holds the record as the top scorer of the 2026 World Cup for France, with a total of ten goals. While he is confirmed for the Ultimate and Ultimate Plus Editions, details regarding his appearance on the Standard Edition cover are still pending. Information on other potential cover stars for the Standard Edition has not yet been released. This article will be updated as new information becomes available.

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