JUDE Bellingham has been announced as the cover athlete for EA Sports FC 25 ahead of the game’s worldwide launch later this year.
The Real Madrid and England star, aged 21, will become the youngest ever to feature on the front of an EA Sports football game.
Captured at the El Clásico – the famous derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona – in April, the EA Sports FC 25 Standard Edition cover was created using the iconic image of Bellingham posing in his renowned ‘Belligol’ celebration after scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.
David Jackson, VP brand at EA Sports FC, said, “From the moment he announced himself on the global stage, Jude has exemplified what it means to give everything for the club. His performances for both club and country have cemented his status as a truly generational talent, with an incredible ability to change a game and create special moments for football fans.
“Jude is the perfect ambassador for EA Sports FC. He aligns strongly with our future; as we move from product to platform, transcending the sport at the intersection of football, culture and entertainment, and we’re thrilled to welcome him as this year’s EA Sports FC cover star.”
Jude Bellingham added, “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. 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
The midfielder will also feature on the EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Edition cover alongside a host of retired legends and some of the world’s most iconic football trophies.
He continued, “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, Bonmatí, Buffon, and Zidane.”
