Jude Bellingham announced as EA SPORTS FC 25 Cover Athlete
Bellingham appears alongside Ballon d'Or Féminin winner Aitana Bonmatí, and football icons David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Gianluigi Buffon for the EA SPORTS FC 25 Ultimate Edition cover Credit: None
Electronic Arts Inc. has revealed that Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham will grace the cover of EA SPORTS FC™ 25. This announcement precedes the game's global release later this year.
Bellingham makes history as the youngest global cover star for an EA SPORTS football game. He will also feature as the cover athlete for EA SPORTS FC Mobile.
The iconic image on the EA SPORTS FC 25 Standard Edition cover, taken during El Clásico in April, shows Bellingham celebrating his stoppage-time winner at the Bernabéu.
The EA SPORTS FC 25 Ultimate Edition cover, unveiled earlier this week, features Bellingham alongside notable figures such as Ballon d'Or Féminin winner Aitana Bonmatí, and football legends David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Gianluigi Buffon.
They are surrounded by 17 of the world's most prestigious football trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Women's Champions League, Ballon d'Or, Premier League, LALIGA, Liga F, Serie A, and Ligue 1.
“Jude has shown remarkable talent and dedication since his debut on the global stage,” said David Jackson, VP Brand, EA SPORTS FC.
“His performances for both club and country have solidified his status as a generational talent. Jude embodies our vision for EA SPORTS FC, blending football, culture, and entertainment. We are excited to have him as this year’s cover star.”
Bellingham has had an outstanding season with Real Madrid, securing victories in the UEFA Champions League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, and Supercopa de España.
His individual accolades include LALIGA Player of the Season, Laureus Breakthrough of the Year, and both the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophies for the best player under 21.
His international success continued with pivotal performances that led England to the UEFA EURO 2024 final.
Reflecting on his achievement, Bellingham said, “Playing this game with my brother as a child, I always dreamt of being on the cover. To be the latest English player to achieve this since 2011 is incredible. It’s an honour to share the Ultimate Edition cover with legends like Beckham, Bonmatí, Buffon, and Zidane.”
EA SPORTS FC 25 is set to launch globally later this year.
