Kylian Mbappé Named FC 27 Ultimate Edition Cover Star by EA Sports
EA Sports has revealed Kylian Mbappé as the cover star for FC 27’s Ultimate Edition, continuing the franchise’s tradition of using different players for different editions. The announcement ties directly to Mbappé’s latest international run, where he finished the World Cup with 10 goals to claim the Golden Boot.
Release timing and platform/edition details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| FC 27 cover (Ultimate Edition) | Kylian Mbappé |
| More FC 27 details | July 27 |
| Reveal date mentioned | July 23 (cover reveal) |
| Edition coverage | Ultimate Edition announced; Standard Edition cover star not yet confirmed |
Mbappé, 27, is being positioned as a flagship figure for EA Sports’ professional football series. In a statement, he called the moment “very special” and an “honor,” describing the partnership as something he’s excited to continue.
EA Sports VP Jeff Sharma praised Mbappé’s influence on both club and international football, pointing to his achievements as establishing him as one of the defining players of his generation.
What this means for FC 27’s other editions
EA Sports typically uses multiple cover stars across FC 27’s lineup. While Mbappé has been confirmed for the Ultimate Edition, the company has not yet named who will appear on the Standard Edition cover.
For context, FC 26 used a different approach: Zlatan Ibrahimović was featured on the Ultimate Edition cover, while Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala were both shown on the Standard Edition cover.
Where EA’s partnership timeline fits
Mbappé previously appeared on the cover of FIFA 23 in 2022, during the period when the series was still branded as FIFA before the transition to FC.
Beyond the cover reveal, the update also notes that EA’s World Cup simulation correctly predicted Spain’s victory this year—and that it has not been wrong since 2006.
