Mbappé Covers FC 27
Kylian Mbappé Returns to Cover EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition After Four Years
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Key Points
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The FC 27 gameplay trailer reveal has region-specific timing, with a YouTube trailer going live at 09:00 PDT / 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST on Thursday, July 23, and an accompanying reveal broadcast tied to 7:00 PM Saudi Arabia time.
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Mbappé’s recent performance trajectory is cited as including two La Liga top-scorer seasons with Real Madrid and the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot (15 goals).
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This marks Mbappé’s first appearance as an EA SPORTS FC cover star under the game’s rebrand, returning to the franchise after a four-year gap and having previously headed FIFA 21–23 covers.
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Reports indicate Mbappé will headline only the Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC Mobile, suggesting the Standard Edition may feature a different cover athlete.
Kylian Mbappé is the cover star of EA Sports FC 27's Ultimate Edition, Electronic Arts confirmed this week. The Real Madrid forward also headlines EA Sports FC Mobile, making him the face of the franchise heading into its latest release. IGN confirmed the announcement comes ahead of a gameplay trailer set for July 23.
This is Mbappé's first cover under the EA Sports FC branding, which replaced the FIFA label. He previously appeared on FIFA 21, 22, and 23 covers, meaning FC 27 ends a four-year gap from the franchise's cover, according to But Why Tho.
Mbappé's Record-Breaking Season Earned Him the Spot
EA's choice is backed by hard numbers. Mbappé won two consecutive La Liga top-scorer titles with Real Madrid. He also claimed the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot, scoring 15 goals in a single tournament run. Yahoo Sports reported that the 26-year-old French captain put on a "10-goal masterclass" at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well.
Khel Now noted that Mbappé's World Cup Golden Boot win was a key factor in landing the cover. EA clearly wanted a player at the top of global football right now. Mbappé checks every box.
Ultimate Edition Only — Standard Cover Still a Mystery
Mbappé will not appear on every version of FC 27. IGN reported he headlines the Ultimate Edition and FC Mobile only. That leaves the Standard Edition without a confirmed cover athlete. EA has not yet revealed who, if anyone, will front that version of the game.
The Ultimate Edition typically costs more and includes early game access plus in-game bonuses. EA has not confirmed pricing or the full release date for either edition. Those details are expected to follow during the week of FC 27 announcements surrounding the reveal, according to But Why Tho.
Gameplay Trailer Drops July 23 With Global Simulcast
EA set a specific global window for the FC 27 gameplay reveal. The YouTube trailer goes live at 09:00 PDT, 17:00 BST, and 18:00 CEST on Thursday, July 23. A separate reveal broadcast is tied to 7:00 PM Saudi Arabia time on the same day, according to Khel Now.
EA is framing this as a full week of FC 27 content, not just a single drop. The cover reveal kicked off that rollout. Fans can expect more news on gameplay features, modes, and possibly the Standard Edition cover in the days that follow.
A Franchise Return Four Years in the Making
Mbappé's last EA cover was FIFA 23, released in 2022. The FIFA-to-FC rebrand in 2023 shuffled the cover roster entirely. Daily Star reported that FC 27 marks his return to the franchise, this time under the new EA Sports FC label rather than the FIFA name he grew up on.
The gap makes this feel like a comeback moment, even if Mbappé never truly left football's top tier. For EA, putting him back on the box signals confidence. The game wants its cover to reflect the sport's biggest name — and right now, that is Mbappé.
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