Lionel Messi appears on every FIFA 15 cover as the global cover athlete, and is joined by a major player from each region for that area's version of the game. For the U.K., EA Sports have announced the regional player accompanying Messi on the cover will be Eden Hazard.
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Chelsea's Belgian talent--the Premier League's most creative player last season and Young Player of the Year--will join Messi on the box of every FIFA 15 copy in the U.K (full cover below). The London-based club have also announced a partnership with EA Sports, meaning more promotions and digital content for Blues fans related to FIFA 15.
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Hazard, a self-proclaimed lifelong FIFA fan, is honored to be appearing on the game's cover. The team at EA Sports is happy to have him--and Chelsea--as partners moving forward, as well.
"I have played FIFA all of my life and it's a huge honor to be asked to be on the cover of FIFA 15," Hazard stated. Now I have played the game I can say it's the most realistic football game I have seen, so I cannot wait to challenge my friends and team-mates.
"We're delighted to have Eden on the cover of FIFA 15 and to be working with him and Chelsea in showcasing the Barclays Premier League to the amazing level of detail that the game will deliver this year," said Dan Holman, Head of U.K. Product Marketing at EA Sports.
FIFA 15 is launching in the U.K. on September 26, while the EU edition releases the day before. The North American version is out first, available on September 23. FIFA 15 is playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Lighter versions of the title will also be available on Wii, 3DS, iOS and Android.
