EA Sports unveiled the cover stars for the final instalment of the FIFA series.
For the third year in a row PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé will feature on the FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition cover alongside Australian women’s football star, Sam Kerr.
Mbappé will feature on the title’s Standard Edition, while Kerr will be featured on the Standard Edition in Australia and New Zealand.
“I’m thrilled to have been picked to be on the cover of EA SPORTSFIFA for the 3rd time, and I’m even more excited to share a cover honouring women’s football with a great player like Sam Kerr,” said Kylian Mbappé. “As a huge fan of the game, I’m excited for the final FIFA and can’t wait to see you all on the pitch.”
France’s forward force, proudly representing Paris. 🇫🇷⭐️
For the 3rd year running, @KMbappe is on the @easportsfifa cover for #FIFA23. pic.twitter.com/YvkQflmfYj
— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 19, 2022
“It’s an honour and a dream come true to be on the cover of FIFA 23,” said Sam Kerr. “It’s been incredible to work with Kylian and the whole EA SPORTS team, and I can’t wait for fans to get their hands on a copy of the game.”
The inclusion of Sam Kerr in Chelsea’s jersey on the cover confirms that Women’s Clubs will be in FIFA 23 as it was already rumored for the past few months.
New #FIFA23 Cover Athlete: Confirmed ⭐️@chelseafcw striker. 🔵@TheMatildas captain. 🦘
@easportsfifa 🤝 @samkerr1 pic.twitter.com/XoD2qfXNNV
— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) July 19, 2022
Sam Kerr is the second female footballer to grace the cover of the game after Alex Morgan featured alongside Lionel Messi on the cover of FIFA 16.
“Both Kylian and Sam are generational talents, and having them grace the covers of the final FIFA is a monumental moment not only for the franchise, but for EA SPORTS as a whole,” said David Jackson, VP Brand, EA SPORTS FC.
FIFA 23 will be the last title in EA’s FIFA franchise. Starting July 2023, the game will be known as EA SPORTS FC.
Fans worldwide can tune on July 20th at 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM UK on EA SPORTS FIFA channel on Youtube for the FIFA 23 Reveal Trailer premier.