Kaka named 'FIFA 11' cover athlete

By Hector Cortez Aug 6, 2010, 21:05 GMT

Electronic Arts announced today that Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has been chosen for the cover of FIFA 11.

Electronic Arts announced today that Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has been chosen for the cover of FIFA 11. The 28-year-old Brazilian will be the center-piece of global advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.

Kaka is part of group of 17 athletes who will adorn FIFA 11 worldwide and joins Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney as joint cover star in the UK. Kaka will be accompanied by football stars from other teams in other countries in territory specific packaging when FIFA 11 is available in stores September 28 in North America and October 1 in Europe and Asia.

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or better known as Kaka, started his professional football career at the age 15 for Sao Paulo FC. He won the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 2007. During the 2009-2010 season, Kaka scored 8 goals in 22 appearances for Real Madrid. In 2003 he joined A.C. Milan before signing with Real Madrid in 2009. Kaka has scored 133 career goals in 372 appearances and was a member of the Brazilian 2002 FIFA World Cup winning squad.

“I’ve always been a fan of EA SPORTS and especially the FIFA series,” said Kaka. “Being on the FIFA 11 cover is a great honor for me since very few players have this opportunity, and there have been some great footballers featured on the cover of this truly amazing football game.”