EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition Cover Revealed - Zlatan is Back
Jul 14, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition Cover: The cover art recreates a childhood photo of Zlatan Ibrahimović looking at a poster of Ronaldo de Lima, but with a modern twist.
- Zlatan Ibrahimović is the Cover Star: Zlatan Ibrahimović is the cover star for the EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition.
- Reconciliation Between Zlatan and EA Sports: The collaboration signifies a resolution between Zlatan and EA Sports after a public dispute over player image rights.
EA Sports has officially revealed the cover art for the EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition, and the cover star is the one and only Zlatan Ibrahimović. The cover is a brilliant recreation of an iconic childhood photo of Zlatan, paying homage to his idol, Ronaldo de Lima.
More significantly, this collaboration marks a major reconciliation between the Swedish legend and EA Sports.
EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition Cover
The cover art for the EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition mirrors a famous and widely-shared photo of a young Zlatan Ibrahimović in his bedroom. In the original image, a young Zlatan is seen looking at a magazine or poster of his hero, the Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário.
The new cover recreates this exact scene with a modern-day Zlatan in the same pose, surrounded by updated memorabilia, symbolizing his own journey to becoming a football icon.
The reunion of Ibrahimovic and EA Sports
This collaboration is particularly noteworthy because it signals a "peace treaty" between Zlatan and EA Sports. Fans will remember the public dispute during the FIFA 21 era, when Zlatan openly criticized EA for using his name and likeness in the game, seemingly without his individual permission.
That public spat sparked a major debate about player image rights in video games. Now, with Zlatan as the face of their Ultimate Edition, it is clear that the two parties have resolved their differences and have entered into a new, powerful partnership.
What do you think of the new EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover? Is Zlatan a good choice, and what are your thoughts on the reconciliation between him and EA Sports? Let us know in the comments below.
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