14: FIFA 07
I’m getting a bit sick of screaming Rooney now. Still, at least the composition of this cover makes it seem like a dramatic Hollywood movie, and the players here are the two leads. I like to think it’s a really dramatic love story between the two, a hidden romance that must be kept hidden away from the world lest disaster befall them both. Wayne’s shout is clearly a cry of happiness whilst the other guy (my sincerest apologies to Ronaldinho and the country of Brazil— Dave) seems to be a bit more serious, or even shocked. Perhaps this portrays the two halves of the story, one being a cheerful heartfelt tale and the other being a sombre tale of loss. Very dramatic.
13: FIFA 96
Now we’re getting into the covers that I actually quite like. There’s a lot of action going on in this cover, with the guy in blue absolutely demolishing the guy in white with a devastating strike that sends him flying. I did not know that football could be so action-packed, but seeing this cover makes me invested and wanting to see more. Some people watch martial arts movies for their action fix, others prefer gun-heavy shootout scenes. Me? I get what I need from FIFA 96.
12: FIFA 99
I adore this one simply because the guy looks like he’s about to fall over, and his expression is a thing of beauty. He seems completely unfazed by the fact that he’s about to land on his butt, a potentially devastating injury is nothing more than a minor annoyance. I respect his grit. Well done to that man.
11: FIFA 13
Messi bows out of the ranking, just missing out on the top 10. I appreciate how happy he looks, possibly overjoyed at overcoming the adversity he faced earlier on in the list. Whenever I’m feeling down, I can just look at this cover and feel happy. When Messi smiles, I smile too.
