FIFA 23 introduces first ever female cover star
This is a huge win for the women's game!
All FIFA lovers are in for a real treat.
EA have announced the cover stars who will grace the next instalment of the FIFA franchise's Ultimate Edition.
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This year, the Ultimate Edition will feature Kylian Mbappe on the cover for the third year in a row.
However, the French superstar isn’t alone, he will be joined by Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr.
In the final year of making FIFA games, it’s the first time a female athlete has ever appeared on a FIFA cover.
"Sam Kerr is one of the greatest female footballers out there right now,” says Matt Lafreniere, who is the line producer at EA.
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Matt was speaking to Games Radar on how important it was in choosing the right candidate for the cover.
“She represents Chelsea so well, she represents the Australian national team so well and there’s a World Cup coming up. Her personality and values reflect who we are as a company and what FIFA is as a franchise. We are really excited to have her as a part of the EA Sports and FIFA team,” says Matt.
This is a major win for the women's game and we are here for it!
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