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Published on 2024-07-13 08:00:00
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be replaced as the cover star for the 2025 edition of the video game EAFC. The 23-year-old had an outstanding season with Manchester City, clinching his second consecutive Golden Boot award with 27 goals and helping the team to their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Haaland scored 38 goals and registered six assists for Manchester City last season, bringing his total to an impressive 90 goals in 98 appearances for the club. He became the cover star of EA Sports FC 2024 after his 52-goal debut season with the team, following in the footsteps of footballing legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to be the cover star for EAFC 25, replacing Haaland. Bellingham had a successful season with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League. Haaland’s replacement as the cover star was explained by EA Sports senior marketing director James Salmon, citing Bellingham as representing the future of football and embodying the values of EA Sports FC.
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