Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Cover Athlete for FIFA 18

Electronic Arts today announced Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid C.F. as the global cover star of FIFA 18, launching September 29th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s data was recently recorded during a training session at a mobile EA Capture studio in Madrid. Data capture of Ronaldo’s acceleration, run cadence, skills, and shooting technique were all recorded to bring veracity to his likeness and personality in FIFA 18. His data also informed important gameplay elements including fluidity, player responsiveness and explosiveness. Fans can learn how Ronaldo fueled FIFA 18 by tuning into EA Play on June 10th at 12:00pm PT on EA.com.