EA Sports FC sets Kylian Mbappé as FC 27 cover star
EA Sports FC has named World Cup recordbreaker Kylian Mbappé the cover athlete for FC 27 Ultimate Edition and the mobile game. The 8216ea sports fc8217 sets move marks his franchise return after four years, following his Real Madrid transfer and a record-breaking World Cup run.
Key Takeaways
- Mbappé is the cover star for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition and the mobile edition from Electronic Arts.
- He last featured in the franchise four years ago and joined Real Madrid in 2024.
- During the latest FIFA World Cup, he beat Lionel Messi’s all-time scoring record with his 22nd goal.
- An official trailer is due Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PT.
- EA and Mbappé both framed the cover as a long-term franchise partnership milestone.
According to Variety’s gaming news roundup, Electronic Arts has locked in the French forward for the next major chapter of its soccer series. The booking lands just after Mbappé’s World Cup scoring milestone, giving the publisher a high-profile face for both Ultimate Edition packaging and the mobile build.
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Who is on the EA Sports FC 27 cover?
Kylian Mbappé is the new cover athlete for EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition. He also fronts the mobile version of the game created by Electronic Arts.
The star last appeared in the franchise four years ago. Since then he moved to Real Madrid in 2024 and, in the most recent FIFA World Cup, overtook Lionel Messi’s all-time tournament goal mark after netting his 22nd World Cup goal on Sunday.
What did Mbappé and EA say about the deal?
“To be featured on the cover of an ‘EA Sports FC’ title for the first time is a very special moment for me,” Mbappé said in a statement. “It’s an honor to continue my long-term relationship with the franchise in its latest chapter, alongside the players who have shaped its history. I can’t wait for everyone to experience ‘FC 27.'”
Jeff Sharma, EA Sports FC’s VP of franchise strategy and marketing, said the team is “thrilled to welcome Kylian back to the franchise as the cover star of ‘EA Sports FC 27.’” Sharma added that Mbappé’s club and country achievements have made him “one of the defining players of his generation,” and that he embodies the ambition, creativity, and global appeal the series wants to project.
When will fans see the FC 27 trailer?
EA plans to reveal a trailer on Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. PT. That drop should give the first extended look at how Mbappé is positioned in FC 27 marketing after his World Cup record and Real Madrid chapter.
For a soccer sim still competing for attention in a crowded entertainment calendar, pairing a fresh cover star with a timed trailer window is a clear bid to convert tournament buzz into pre-order interest. Mbappé’s return after a four-year gap also reconnects the brand with a player whose profile has only grown since his last appearance.
BlasterPost will keep watching the FC 27 rollout as more assets land. Until then, the confirmed facts are straightforward: Mbappé is the Ultimate Edition and mobile cover athlete, EA is leaning on his World Cup record and club form, and the next public beat is the July 23 trailer.