The Iconic Cover Athletes of EA Sports FIFA/FC: A Journey Through the Decades
The EA Sports FIFA/FC franchise has a rich history of featuring some of the world’s greatest soccer players on its covers. From the early days to the present, the cover athletes have been an integral part of the game’s identity and appeal. In this article, we’ll take a journey through the decades, highlighting the iconic cover athletes that have graced the cover of EA Sports FIFA/FC games.
The Early Years (1993-1999)
The first FIFA game, released in 1993, featured the legendary Brazilian striker, Romário, on its cover. This was followed by other iconic players like Dennis Bergkamp (1994), Roberto Baggio (1995), and Zinedine Zidane (1996). These early covers set the tone for the franchise’s future success.
The Golden Era (2000-2007)
The early 2000s saw the rise of some of the greatest soccer players of all time, and EA Sports FIFA/FC was quick to capitalize on this. Cover athletes like Ronaldo (2000), Zidane (2001), and Thierry Henry (2002) became synonymous with the franchise. This period also saw the introduction of the "FIFA World Player of the Year" award, which added an extra layer of prestige to the cover athlete selection process.
The Modern Era (2008-Present)
In the 2010s, EA Sports FIFA/FC continued to feature some of the world’s top players on its covers. From Cristiano Ronaldo (2010) to Lionel Messi (2012), the likes of Kylian Mbappé (2017) and Neymar Jr. (2018) have all taken the stage. The franchise has also experimented with alternate covers, featuring players like Eden Hazard (2019) and Erling Haaland (2022).
The Future of EA Sports FIFA/FC
As the franchise looks to the future, it’s clear that the selection of cover athletes will continue to be a vital part of its identity. With the likes of Jude Bellingham (2022) and other young stars emerging, it will be exciting to see who will take the stage next.
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[Image of Romário on the cover of FIFA International Soccer (1993)]
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[Image of Cristiano Ronaldo on the cover of FIFA 10 (2009)]
[Image of Kylian Mbappé on the cover of FIFA 18 (2017)]
[Image of Jude Bellingham on the cover of EA Sports FC 25 (2022)]
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