Henderson voted FIFA 16 cover star

 

The new Liverpool captain has beaten off competition from Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane and Thibaut Courtois to feature alongside Lionel Messi on the front of the game...

 

Jordan Henderson will be on the cover of Fifa 16 alongside Lionel Messi, EA Sports have announced. ..

Henderson, the first Liverpool player to feature on the front of the game, saw off competition from Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane and Thibaut Courtois as more than nine million fans around the world voted for the first time in franchise history for their favourite player to be on the cover.

The Reds midfielder, who was unveiled as the club's captain on Friday, has subsequently expressed his pride at winning the fans' vote.

"Being part of the first Fifa cover vote was an incredible honour and it’s an amazing feeling to know that the public voted for me to come out on top and to be on the cover of Fifa 16 alongside Messi,” he said.

“I’m extremely proud to become the first Liverpool player ever on the cover and the support I’ve had from fans around the world over the past few weeks, particularly Liverpool supporters, has been overwhelming.

"It’s great to realise every young footballer’s dream and I’m grateful to everyone who voted."

Fans will be able to buy Fifa 16 from September 25.