Formerly known as FIFA Football, EA Sports’ latest edition of its much-loved football simulation EA FC has revealed its latest cover star for the 2025 edition of the game.
The longest-running and most popular football computer game will see Jude Bellingham adorn its EA FC 25 cover. The game heralded as the ultimate experience for football fanatics since its first release in 1993, allowed users to control their favourite teams and favourites players from the comfort of their home.
As so often has been over the years, EA Sports would ensure you knew exactly who the biggest football star was at the time of the game’s release, with the cover star of each game often the world’s most loved player that year.
Now onto its 33 edition of the game, we look at which stars have adored the corner over the years after Jude Bellingham inclusion on the 2025 edition of the game.
13. 2006/2007/2008/2009 - Wayne Rooney and Ronaldinho
EA Sports dropped back down to just two players on the 2006 cover, with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney on the front for the first time while Ronaldinho returned to the cover. The players dominated the world of football so much, they remained the cover stars for four whole editions! | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
14. 2010 - Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott
While Rooney kept his place on the cover for a fifth year running, Ronaldinho was replaced by England internationals Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott. | AFP via Getty Images
15. 2011 - Kaka and Wayne Rooney
You guessed it - Rooney kept his place. However, Brazilian wizard Kaka joined his as the franchise reverted to a front cover of two players. | AFP via Getty Images
16. 2012 - Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere
The final time he would appear on the cover, Rooney was joined by Arsenal's classy midfielder Jack Wilshere. | Manchester United via Getty Imag