Jude Bellingham has been confirmed as the cover star for EA FC 25 ahead of the video game’s release in September.
The Real Madrid star, 21, is the youngest ever star to feature on the cover and is the first Englishman to do so since Wayne Rooney in 2011.
A photo of Bellingham performing his renowned celebration – nicknamed Belligol – will feature on the cover of the Standard Edition of EA FC, formerly known as FIFA.
Celebrate. Tackle. Save. Win.
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— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 17, 2024
For the EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition, the Champions League winner and Euro 2024 finalist will be on the cover alongside Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Aitana Bonmatí, and legendary former players David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Gianluigi Buffon.
Bellingham enjoyed a sensational first season for Real, winning LaLiga as well as helping secure a 15th Champions league triumph for the Spanish giants.
“I played this game with my brother all the time growing up, and I’ve always thought about how incredible it would be to one day be featured on the cover,” Bellingham said.
Defined by silverware delivered for the club.
Presenting the #FC25 Ultimate Edition Cover, featuring @GianluigiBuffon, @AitanaBonmati, @BellinghamJude, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham.
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— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 15, 2024
“There have been so many iconic players on the cover over the years, and I am delighted to be the most recent English player to be bestowed with this honour since 2011.
“I’m also truly honoured to be featured on the cover of Ultimate Edition with true legends of the game both past and present in Beckham, Bonmati, Buffon and Zidane.”
The release date for EA FC 24 has been confirmed for September 27.
