Which player appeared on the global cover of FIFA 18?

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared on the global cover of FIFA 18.

Electronic Arts revealed Ronaldo as the cover athlete for the edition released in 2017. The Portuguese forward was shown in the game’s branding and promotional material, reflecting his status as one of the era’s most recognisable footballers.

The cover is sometimes mixed up with nearby FIFA editions. Lionel Messi was strongly associated with several earlier FIFA releases, while Neymar appeared prominently in other football-game marketing. FIFA 18’s cover specifically centred on Ronaldo, whose real-world club at the time was Real Madrid.