American striker Clint Dempsey becomes Ambassador for EA Sports in North America

Clint Dempsey, U.S. international player (99 caps, 35 goals), has become ambassador for the video games brand EA Sports, on the 10/09/2013. The duration of the contract has not been disclosed.

The striker will appear in a series of marketing campaigns and advertisements of the brand in North America, including for the launch of FIFA 14, on the 24/09/2013 in North America and on the 27/09/2013 in Europe.

After playing in the Premier League (Fulham FC from 2007 to 2012, Tottenham Hotspur 2012/13), Clint Dempsey returned to MLS (Major League Soccer), signing for the Seattle Sounders franchise on the 03/08/2013.

"The return of Clint Dempsey to the United States marks a tremendous leap forward for soccer in the country and we are thrilled to partner with Clint on many projects that will continue to drive the exploding popularity of the sport in America," said Randy Chase, EA Sports director of North America marketing, on the 10/09/2013.

FIFA13 game:

• Distribution: 14.5m copies sold worldwide (+ 30% compared to FIFA 12)
• Revenue: €151m generated through downloadable services (+94% compared…