Pepe awarded EA Sports legend status in FC 27 | OneFootball

A few days after revealing the ratings of the new FC 27 players, EA Sports announced the return of a quartet to the popular video game, this time with icon status. Among names such as Sergio Agüero, Raphaël Varane, Christine Sinclair, Yaya Touré and Lúcio, Pepe appears with an overall rating of 89.

“Being named an EA SPORTS FC ICON means a lot to me,” said Pepe. “I always played with intensity, passion and total commitment every time I stepped onto the pitch. Looking back on that journey, it is a proud moment to see my career become part of the FC ICON legacy,” he said.

The former Portuguese centre-back ended his career shortly after Portugal were eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, following a top-level display throughout 120 minutes. EA Sports has now recognized him with legendary status.

Throughout his career, Pepe won 30 trophies: two with Portugal — Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League — 15 with FC Porto, the club he represented in two spells, and 13 in the service of Real Madrid, including three Champions Leagues.

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