EA Sports has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will serve as the cover athlete for the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 27. The French forward returns to the franchise's spotlight after a four-year hiatus, appearing on the cover in his current Real Madrid kit.
Quick Facts
- Cover Athlete: Kylian Mbappé
- Edition: EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition
- Mobile Version: Mbappé is also the cover star for EA Sports FC Mobile
- Reveal Schedule: Gameplay trailer premieres July 23, 2026
The announcement marks Mbappé's first appearance as a cover star for the EA Sports FC brand following the series' rebrand from FIFA. His last major cover feature for the publisher was FIFA 22, where he was depicted in his former Paris Saint-Germain kit.
EA Sports cited Mbappé's recent performance as the primary motivation for the selection. Since moving to Real Madrid in 2024, the forward has finished as the LALIGA EA Sports top scorer in both of his seasons in Spain and secured the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals. Additionally, his performance during this year's World Cup, where he earned the Golden Boot, solidified his position as the face of the upcoming title.
Jeff Sharma, Vice President of Franchise Strategy and Marketing at EA Sports FC, stated that the partnership reflects Mbappé's status as a defining player of his generation, citing his "ambition, creativity and global appeal."
Mbappé expressed enthusiasm regarding the collaboration, noting that continuing his relationship with the franchise in its current iteration is a "special moment."
First Look at FC 27 Gameplay
The cover reveal acts as the opening beat for a week of news regarding EA Sports FC 27. Fans can expect a detailed look at the game's mechanics in a dedicated gameplay trailer, which is set to go live on the official EA Sports YouTube channel on July 23, 2026, at 9am PDT / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST.