Kylian Mbappé Named Cover Athlete for EA Sports FC 27

Kylian Mbappé will headline the cover of EA SPORTS FC 27, marking the global superstar's return as the franchise's premier cover athlete for the first time in four years. The announcement, made on July 21, confirms the Real Madrid and France forward will feature on the Ultimate Edition of the upcoming football video game and will also be the face of EA SPORTS FC Mobile.

This marks Mbappé's fourth appearance on the game's cover, but his first under the EA SPORTS FC branding following the series' split from FIFA. He previously starred on three consecutive editions: FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23. The new cover will depict him in his Real Madrid kit, the club he joined in 2024, succeeding his teammate Jude Bellingham, who fronted EA SPORTS FC 26.

In a statement, Mbappé called the moment special, saying it was an honor to continue his long-term relationship with the franchise. Jeff Sharma, Vice President of Franchise Strategy and Marketing at EA SPORTS FC, said Mbappé's achievements have established him as one of the defining players of his generation, embodying the ambition and global appeal of the brand.

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