EA Sports FC 27: Kylian Mbappé Joins Lionel Messi Among the Cover Kings

Kylian Mbappé is returning to the cover of EA's football franchise, Electronic Arts announced. The Real Madrid attacker will be the face of the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition, scheduled for release on September 25. This marks his fourth appearance on a franchise cover, following FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23. With this, Mbappé joins Lionel Messi in having multiple cover appearances. Only Wayne Rooney, who has been featured seven times, and Ronaldinho, with five covers, have appeared more frequently in the franchise's history. Mbappé expressed his excitement on social media, stating, "I'm Back." He added in a statement released by Electronic Arts, "Being on an EA SPORTS FC game cover is a very special moment for me. It's an honour to continue my longstanding relationship with the series alongside players who have marked its history. I can't wait for everyone to discover FC 27."

Jeff Sharma, vice president of franchise and marketing strategy at EA Sports, explained that Mbappé was a natural choice. He cited Mbappé's performances for both Real Madrid and France, calling him one of the most prominent players of his generation and a perfect embodiment of the ambition, creativity, and global aura that EA SPORTS FC aims to convey. Since joining Real Madrid in 2024, Mbappé has had two strong seasons in Spain, leading La Liga in scoring and winning the Champions League Golden Boot for the 2025-26 season with 15 goals. He is also currently leading the 2026 World Cup goal count with 10 goals and has appeared on a special EA Sports FC mobile cover for the first time. Jude Bellingham is also a cover star for EA Sports FC 27. His selection was based on his performances helping England secure third place at the FIFA World Cup, a tournament where England defeated France. Mbappé and Bellingham will be featured on both the standard and Ultimate editions of EA Sports FC 27. The cover art for the Ultimate Edition prominently features Mbappé alongside Jude Bellingham.

EA Sports FC 27 Announces New Social Hub and Career Mode Revamp with Early Access Details

EA Sports FC 27 will launch on September 25. The Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition will offer early access starting August 18, one week before the full release. This year's game will introduce several new features, including: The Grounds: A new social hub for casual street-style matches, competitive events, and player progression led by stars like Kylian Mbappé. Career Mode Overhaul: A rebuilt transfer market powered by TransferRoom, aiming for more realistic negotiations and valuations. Football Ultimate Team (FUT) Gallery: A new feature to reward players for building their clubs across seasons. EA Sports FC 27 will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile platforms, confirmed by the special EA Sports FC mobile cover for Kylian Mbappé. The first gameplay trailer for EA Sports FC 27 is set to release on July 23 at 6 p.m. CET.

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