Wayne Rooney and Kaká among the players signed up to support the launch of FIFA 12

EA have revealed an iconic lineup of international football stars that will help launch FIFA 12. Headlining the group of footballers is Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid’s Kaká, who will be joined by stars Philippe Mexès in France, Gerard Piqué in Spain, Giampaolo Pazzini in Italy, Mats Hummels in Germany, Jack Wilshere in United Kingdom and many others all over the world to launch FIFA 12 on September 27th in North America and September 30th worldwide. The football stars will grace the cover of FIFA 12 packaging, be integrated into marketing and advertising campaigns, and utilized in social media activities around the world.

“This is an iconic group of footballers who all passionately play our game, and we are excited to have them speak to fans around the world about their own personal experiences playing the best sports game on the planet,” said Matt Bilbey, Vice President and GM of Football, EA SPORTS. “With all the accolades FIFA 12 has received so far we are confident we have the most authentic and highest quality game we have ever created, and these superstars will play an integral role in sharing their excitement for its highly anticipated launch.”

Rooney, winner of both PFA Players’ and Fans’ Player Of The Year 2009-10, and Wilshere who scooped last season’s PFA Young Player Of The Year award appear on the pack in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and the Middle East. Additional renowned players will be revealed in other countries around the world but already include:
                   

• Wayne Rooney
• (Manchester United)
• Kaká  (Real Madrid)
• Jack Wilshere  (Arsenal)
• Philippe Mexès  (AC Milan)
• Karim Benzema  (Real Madrid)
• Giampaolo Pazzini  (Internazionale)
• Gerard Piqué  (FC Barcelona)
• Xabi Alonso  (Real Madrid)
• Mats Hummels  (Borussia Dortmund)
• Tim Cahill  (Everton)
• Valentin Stocker  (FC Basel)
• Vasili Berezutski  (CSKA Moscow)
• Balázs Dzsudzsák (Anzhi Makhachkala)