A known leaker has revealed potential cover stars for EA Sports FC 27, with Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly set to return after an eight-year absence. According to information from DetectiveFUT on X, the Portuguese legend would appear on the Ultimate Edition cover, marking his first cover appearance since FIFA 19 in 2018 and his third overall.
Standard Edition Cover Possibilities
The leaker indicated two possibilities for the standard edition cover. One option features England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham alongside French forward Ousmane Dembélé. The alternative suggests a Real Madrid player (not Bellingham) paired with an unnamed Barcelona player. Bellingham, currently joint-top scorer for England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Harry Kane, would be making his third consecutive cover appearance after featuring on EA Sports FC 25 and 26.
Ultimate Edition and Past Covers
For the Ultimate Edition, DetectiveFUT claims Ronaldo will return. If accurate, this would be his first cover since FIFA 19, where he shared the spotlight with Neymar Jr. and Kevin De Bruyne. Previous Ultimate Edition covers include Zlatan Ibrahimović for EA Sports FC 26 and a group featuring Bellingham, David Beckham, Aitana Bonmatí, Gianluigi Buffon, and Zinedine Zidane for EA Sports FC 25.
Leak Credibility and Release Timeline
DetectiveFUT noted the information is “not 100% confirmed” and “things could still change,” but the leaker has a track record of accurate EA Sports FC leaks. The official reveal is expected soon, likely after the 2026 World Cup ends on July 19. The past three games launched in late September, suggesting a similar release window for EA Sports FC 27.
