Cristiano Ronaldo rumored as EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition cover star

Leaker DetectiveFUT has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will appear on the cover of the Ultimate Edition of the upcoming EA Sports FC 27 video game. The rumor follows the recent release of EA Sports FC 26, which featured England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham on its standard cover. For the standard edition of FC 27, possible pairings include Bellingham with France's Ousmane Dembélé, or a Real Madrid player together with a Barcelona player. Ronaldo’s involvement would mark his first appearance on a cover since FIFA 19 and FIFA 18. EA Sports typically announces its annual football title in mid‑July, with the game slated for release on 25 September 2026. The company was acquired in September 2025 by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. Ronaldo, who recently helped Portugal reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup before a 1‑0 loss to Spain, remains one of football’s most marketable figures, prompting interest in his potential role as a game ambassador.