Kylian Mbappé Returns as Cover Star of EA Sports FC 27, Equals Messi’s Historic Record

2026-07-21

Official confirmation is in: Kylian Mbappé is set to grace the cover of the EA Sports FC franchise once again. After a four-year hiatus, the Real Madrid forward makes a triumphant return as the face of the upcoming EA Sports FC 27, which is scheduled to launch worldwide on September 25. With this new feature, Mbappé has officially matched Lionel Messi’s record for the most cover appearances in the iconic football game series.

Mbappé previously headlined three consecutive game covers during his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, featuring on FIFA 21, FIFA 22 and FIFA 23. Following his high-profile move to Real Madrid, the French superstar has once again earned EA Sports’ recognition, cementing his status as the flagship athlete for the brand’s latest football title.

The forward took to social media immediately after the official announcement, reacting to the news with a simple and iconic caption: “I'm Back.”

Jeff Sharma, Vice President of Franchise & Marketing at EA SPORTS, shared his excitement over Mbappé’s return. “We are thrilled to welcome Kylian back to the EA SPORTS FC series,” he stated. “He perfectly embodies the ambition, creativity and global reach that define the EA SPORTS FC brand today.”

This latest cover appearance further solidifies Mbappé’s legendary legacy in football gaming history. He now joins an elite group of players with the most EA football game cover features, including Wayne Rooney (seven appearances), Ronaldinho (five appearances) and Lionel Messi (four appearances).