It is slightly odd that EA didn’t choose a British footballer for the UK version of FIFA 15 Coins PS4

The news comes in the wake of the alternate FIFA 15 Coins covers for the US (Clint Dempsey), Switzerland (Xherdan Shaqiri), Austria (David Alaba) and Australia (Tim Cahill).Commenting on the partnership, Dan Holman, Head of UK Product Marketing EA SPORTS said: “We’re delighted to have Eden on the cover of FIFA 15 and to be working with him and Chelsea in showcasing the Barclays Premier League to the amazing level of detail that the game will deliver this year.In the U.S., Messi is joined by Clint Dempsey who wears his Seattle Sounders jersey on the Xbox version (the platform holder sponsors the team) and his national jersey on the PlayStation version.FIFA 15 will be onside from September 25th in North America and a day later in Europe for Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, PC, Wii, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

Although Hazard is a recognisable young player in his own right, it is slightly odd that EA didn’t choose a British footballer for the UK version of FIFA 15 Coins PS4. Despite England’s poor showing at the World Cup, they were spoilt for choice. Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge and Rahim Sterling spring to mind as likely candidates.EA's sportsball sim will once again grace a myriad of platforms starting September 23 in North America. Three days later it'll come to Europe, where Microsoft's once again offering it as part of a Xbox One bundle, priced 400 euros or £350.In the U.S., Messi is joined by Clint Dempsey who wears his Seattle Sounders jersey on the Xbox version (the platform holder sponsors the team) and his national jersey on the PlayStation version.

EA FIFA 15 Coins PS3 certainly had its reasons, stating: “The 23 year old Belgian had an outstanding season for Chelsea in the 2013/14 campaign with 14 goals, seven assists and 92 chances created from his 35 appearances.”Makers of the popular video game, which is released in September, said the 23 year-old was a popular choice for gamers assembling their 'Ultimate Teams'. The mystery athlete will join Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on the cover of the UK box when it launches across the country on September 26.Previous UK cover stars have included Gareth Bale, Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney.EA has already announced cover stars for multiple other territories, including Clint Dempsey in the US, Shaqiri in Switzerland and David Alaba in Austria.Meanwhile, it was revealed last week that World Cup winner Mario Gotze is set to star on the cover of PES 2015.