Why is Cristiano Ronaldo on the FIFA 2018 cover?
Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "real pleasure" being picked by EA Sports to star on the front cover of the legendary FIFA game for 2018. Remarkably, this will be the first time the Real Madrid forward will feature on the box of the FIFA franchise, following a long line of superstars.
What is the best FIFA cover of all time?
FIFA 99 (Dennis Bergkamp) The first time FIFA opted for a new look logo on their front cover and it worked nicely. Dennis Bergkamp in a stunning Arsenal kit adds so much to the cover and has made it one of the all-time greats. 4. FIFA 2000 (Sol Campbell)
Who is on the cover of FIFA 03?
The UK cover of FIFA 03 featured both Roberto Carlos and Ryan Giggs, two legends of the game. However the real hero is Edgar Davids. The Dutchman has his famous playing glasses on and looks like a straight boss. Good luck ever topping this cover FIFA!
When was the first FIFA cover released?
A look through the FIFA cover archives reveals the who's who of world football over the past 26 years - since the first FIFA was released in 1993. Chelsea's Broja dilemma: Should the Blues reclaim or cash in on Southampton record-breaker?
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Has Ronaldo ever been on the FIFA cover?
4 Cristiano Ronaldo (FIFA 19) For the second year in a row, Cristiano Ronaldo donned the global cover, and on the Champions Edition of the game, he shared that space with superstar Brazilian footballer Neymar.
Which footballer has been on the most FIFA covers?
Lionel Messi appeared on four straight covers from FIFA 13 to FIFA 16. Wayne Rooney appeared in seven covers of the series: every game from FIFA 06 to FIFA 12.
Why is Ronaldo not on FIFA covers?
Not the greatest time to be Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward recently lost against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 and was just removed from the cover of FIFA19 with his tax fraud hearings and rape allegations still uncleared completely.
Who is on FIFA 22 cover?
Kylian MbappéFIFA 22 Cover Athlete - Kylian Mbappé - Electronic Arts.
Has America ever been on the FIFA cover?
Share All sharing options for: Alex Morgan the first woman on U.S. cover of EA Sports' FIFA series. For the first time ever, there's a woman on the cover of EA Sports' FIFA video game. United States women's national team star Alex Morgan joins Lionel Messi on the cover of the American version of the game.
Why is Messi no longer on the FIFA cover?
Despite PSG and EA's long-term partnership, Messi's individual agreement with Konami means that he will remain as the eFootball ambassador for a while yet, according to Konami. And it's the same story with Messi's new teammate Neymar, who signed a similar agreement with Konami in July 2021.
Who is on the FIFA 13 cover?
Lionel Messi is the best footballer on Earth. And now he will finally be on the cover of the best and most popular sports video game on Earth. Messi will grace the cover of FIFA 13, which is scheduled for release in late September.
Who is on the cover of FIFA 14?
The two-time Barclays Premier League PFA Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season will join Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi on the FIFA 14 cover.
Who is on the FIFA 15 cover?
Eden Hazard - FIFA 15 cover starHazard will feature on the FIFA 15 covers in UK, France, Belgium and Netherlands alongside our global pack talent Lionel Messi. ... An outstanding 2013/14 campaign for Chelsea saw Hazard bag 14 goals, 7 assists and 92 chances from his 35 appearances.More items...
Who is FIFA 21 ambassador?
Trent Alexander-Arnold He's reinventing the role for a whole new generation.
Who is on the cover of FIFA 17?
forward Marco ReusBorussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus will adorn the front cover of the upcoming FIFA 17 video game after winning the fans' poll organised by EA SPORTS.
Is Neymar going to be on FIFA 22?
FIFA 22 Non-Inform | Brazil | Paris Saint-Germain | FRA 1. This item is Neymar Jr Non-Inform , a LW from Brazil, playing in France Ligue 1 (1). Neymar Jr FIFA 22 is 29 years old and has 5* skills and 5* weakfoot, and is Right footed.
Who is on the cover of FIFA 05?
FIFA 05 (Patrick Viera, Fernando Morientes and Andriy Shevchenko) Speaking of weird images, the cover of FIFA 05 features some of the best. Patrick Viera is looking okay at the front of the image, crossed arms with the captain's band on, however Fernando Morientes and Andriy Shevchenko are just looking a bit strange.
How long has FIFA been around?
Every FIFA cover from the past 20 years. Photo: EA Sports. The FIFA video game series has been around for since the mid-90s and has been a staple for just about anyone who owns a gaming console.
What is the name of the football player in FIFA 15?
FIFA 15 (Lionel Messi ) FIFA 15 was a simple design but one that did the job. Some nice design work on the background and the introduction of the yellow text for the numbers was a nice yet subtle change. The one thing that may let it down a little is the image of Lionel Messi used.
Who is the player in FIFA 16?
FIFA 16 (Lionel Messi) FIFA's weird love for having players looking as though they are aimlessly running around continued in FIFA 16, although the cover itself was still good. Messi again graces us with his presence, the background is done well, with the light ocming from the back properly highlighting the great man.
Who is the cover artist for FIFA 11?
Crisp and artistically, FIFA 11 was a great cover. Kaka makes an excellent appearance and although Wayne Rooney had been used a number of times the colour of his Manchester United jersey works well on the cover.
Is FIFA 08 on PS3?
This was FIFA's first array into the world of the PS3 and although it was a solid idea, the cover of FIFA 08 didn't quite hit the mark. There was some attempted flair with the design surrounding the players, however it came off looking a little weird if we're being honest. Close, but a miss.
Is FIFA 12 the same as FIFA 10?
FIFA 12 (Wayne Rooney) This is a solid cover for a number of reasons (see FIFA 10) however it lacks some original ity. The design and image choice is very similar to that of FIFA 10 and means the two covers are almost identical. It also has some similarities to FIFA 11.
Who is the Arsenal legend on the FIFA 2003 cover?
Other than Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira this cover has got little going for it. The other two players should be in similar poses in the ilk of FIFA 2003... we will get there.
Who is the first player to appear in the top 20?
Into the top 20 and the first appearance of Lionel Messi on this list. Using the solo star and having the very best on the front is on the right lines, however the image itself is the problem here.
Is FIFA 2000 simple?
An interesting choice of player for the front cover, however FIFA 2000 is beautifully simple. No large areas of white space that blighted the early editions of FIFA. The ball is always a winner as it prevents the awkward appearance of a player told to pose.
10 Lionel Messi (FIFA 13)
As one of the best football players in the world, Lionel Messi has had the honor of being the cover athlete in the FIFA game series from Electronic Arts several times. The slogan for FIFA 13 was "Join The Club", and it was the first game in the series to support motion control technology for both the PlayStation Move and Xbox Kinect.
9 Lionel Messi (FIFA 14)
In 2013 Lionel Messi returned as the cover athlete for FIFA 14, with publisher EA releasing the game 3 days earlier in the USA before it eventually came out in European territories. With both the PS4 and Xbox One releasing in 2013, this was the first entry in the FIFA series to appear on the newer generation of video game home consoles.
8 Lionel Messi (FIFA 15)
FIFA 15 led with the marketing slogan "Feel The Game", as it was the first in the series to be built from the ground up for the PS4 and Xbox One. It also happened to be the last in the series to launch on the Nintendo Wii, as well as non-mobile gaming handhelds.
7 Lionel Messi (FIFA 16)
With an impressive four-peat, Lionel Messi managed to once again land the cover of FIFA with the release of FIFA 16 in 2015. It was a big step in terms of representation as it was the first time women, both athletes, and national teams found themselves in the premier football gaming franchise.
6 Marco Reus (FIFA 17)
After a four-year run, Lionel Messi's reign as the cover athlete ended in 2016 when Marco Reus was named the cover athlete of FIFA 17. The cover was based on a popular vote in which Reus came out on top over some superstar names including Anthony Martial, Eden Hazard, and James Rodriguez.
5 Cristiano Ronaldo (FIFA 18)
It's wild to think that Cristiano Ronaldo didn't represent FIFA as the global cover athlete until 2017. He's considered one of the greatest players to ever step on the pitch and is known to return sales as a marketing icon.
4 Cristiano Ronaldo (FIFA 19)
Marketing slogans are hit or miss, but with FIFA 19 they nailed it considering its slogan was simply "Champions Rise". For the second year in a row, Cristiano Ronaldo donned the global cover, and on the Champions Edition of the game, he shared that space with superstar Brazilian footballer Neymar.
When will Cristiano Ronaldo be released in FIFA 18?
FIFA 18. Cristiano Ronaldo will feature on the 2018 box (Image: EA Sports) And finally, due for release on September 29, the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for FIFA 18 after a trophy-laden season with Real Madrid.
Who is the only player to replace Ronaldinho in FIFA 11?
FIFA 11. FIFA 11 stars Kaka and Rooney (Image: EA Sports) Real Madrid's Brazilian star Kaka was the only man who could replace the one and only Ronaldinho in a coupling with Rooney - no one could replace the Man United forward though, apparently.
What is FIFA 95?
FIFA Soccer 95. FIFA Soccer 95 was the second installment (Image: EA Sports) If you thought having Platt on the front cover was a bit vague, then Norwegian keeper Erik Thorstvedt is baffling. The first FIFA game to include a reference to the date.
Who is in the FIFA 10 Trio of Stars?
FIFA 10. FIFA 10 features Rooney alongside Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott (Image: EA Sports) Moving into the next decade and EA Sports returned to the 'trio of stars' formula featuring Rooney alongside Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott.
Who is in FIFA 06?
FIFA 06 features Wayne Rooney and Ronaldino (Image: EA Sports) A return to the two digit title saw one of the trio of stars dropped as Wayne Rooney featured for the first time in what would become a very regular occurrence.
Who is on the FIFA 97 box?
David Ginola graces the FIFA 97 box (Image: EA Sports) This game will forever be remembered for its indoor game feature as well as one of the coolest men in football, David Ginola, gracing the cover. Promoted Stories.
Who is the sponsor of FIFA 99?
FIFA 99 featured Dennis Bergkamp (Image: EA Sports) Dennis Bergkamp featured on the front of the FIFA 99 box sporting an Arsenal badge and even a sponsor on his shirt.
Who is FIFA 20 cover star?
There are three different cover stars for FIFA 20's three editions. They are: Eden Hazard, Virgil van Dijk and Zinedine Zidane.
Previous FIFA cover stars
EA Sports has used a number of different players as their cover athletes over the years, sometimes using one individual and other times using multiple.
