EA has announced that superstars Kylian Mbappé and Sam Kerr are the cover athletes for EA Sports FIFA 23.

Mbappé and Kerr will be featured on the title’s Ultimate Edition Global cover, marking the first global cover featuring a female player. Additionally, Mbappé will feature on the title’s Standard Edition, while Sam Kerr will be featured on the Standard Edition in Australia and New Zealand, and as a worldwide Amazon exclusive.

Chelsea FC forward Sam Kerr is one of the most talented stars in the sport, taking on the role as captain of the Australia Australia Women’s National Team and the only female player to have won the Golden Boot in three different leagues, on three different continents.

“It’s an honour and a dream come true to be on the cover of FIFA 23.” said Sam Kerr. “It’s been incredible to work with Kylian and the whole EA SPORTS team, and I can’t wait for fans to get their hands on a copy of the game”.

Mbappé, on the other hand, will star on the cover for the third year in a row and is one of the sport’s brightest young stars on and off the pitch, representing the best of a new generation of phenomenal footballing talent.

“I’m thrilled to have been picked to be on the cover of EA SPORTS FIFA for the 3rd time, and I’m even more excited to share a cover honouring women’s football with a great player like Sam Kerr,” said Kylian Mbappé. “As a huge fan of the game, I’m excited for the final FIFA and can’t wait to see you all on the pitch.”

The worldwide reveal of FIFA 23’s reveal trailer is scheduled for July 20 at 8 AM Pacific (July 21 at 12 AM Philippines).