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FootballKylian Mbappe: PSG Superstar Made Face of EA Sports' FIFA 23
- EA Sports has retained Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe as the face of FIFA 23
- This is the third time in a row the France international has earned the feat, having previously made his bow for the first time in 2021
- Mbappe is now one year short of Lionel Messi's haul of four that he earned between 2013 and 2016
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe has been revealed as the face of FIFA 23.
This will be the third year in a row the French star will be serving as the face of the game.
The development was confirmed by EA Sports on Tuesday, July 19, with the gaming company tweeting:
"France’s forward force, proudly representing Paris. For the 3rd year running, @KMbappe is on the @easportsfifa cover for #FIFA23."
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According to Goal, Mbappe is still regarded to be the leading talent of his generation, thanks to his goals for PSG, which propelled the French giants to the Ligue 1 title last season.
The publication added that Mbappe was also named as a cover star for the FIFA 23 Ulitmate Edition.
When did Kylian Mbappe first make the FIFA 23?
Mbappe made the face of EA Sports for the first time in 2021, following in the footsteps of Eden Hazard and Virgil van Dijk.
He again landed the honour for FIFA 22 before hitting a hat-trick this year.
The French forward is now one year short of a haul of four enjoyed by Lionel Messi during his time with Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Mbappe's feat came weeks after he penned a lucrative new deal at Parc des Princes, ending speculation on his football future with the Ligue 1 champions.
The 23-year-old was in hot form last season, recording 39 goals and 26 assists in all competitions for PSG.
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Earlier, Sports Brief reported from lucrative weekly wages to massive endorsement deals, and football stars are some of the best-paid athletes in the world.
Some of the biggest football names are incredibly the highest-earning at their respective clubs.
Kylian Mbappe is currently the best-paid footballer in the world, ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymar.