EA Sports named Global Cover Star of FIFA 18

With summer looming, it means it's only a few months until the release of EA SPORTS FIFA 18. And EA dropped a new reveal trailer today, including a look at this year's cover star. Surprise, surprise -- it's the biggest star on the squad currently reigning as back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners, Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the cover star of FIFA 18, marking the first time Real Madrid star will be featured.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner led Los Blancos to their third Champions League title in four years with a 4-1 defeat of Serie A champions Juventus on Saturday.

Ronaldo, 32, scored two goals in a man-of-the-match performance and on Monday was announced as the face of the latest edition of EA Sports' popular video game franchise.

Ronaldo ran his career goals tally to 600 for both club and country in the Champions League final, and became the only player alongside Alfredo Di Stefano to score in three different European Cup/Champions League finals.

The strikes also marked his 105th in the competition, putting him well clear of Lionel Messi at the top of the all-time scoring list. Messi has featured on four FIFA covers.

Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus featured on the cover last year's edition after winning a fan vote. The 27-year-old beat out Real's James Rodriguez, Manchester United's Anthony Martial and Chelsea's Eden Hazard as receiving the most of over 3.1 million votes cast on EA's website.

FIFA 18 is scheduled to be released worldwide on on Sept. 29.