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‘Ted Lasso’ Alum Cristo Fernandez Signs Professional Soccer Contract for El Paso Locomotive FC
It’s a full-circle moment! Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández pivoted to acting when his pro soccer dreams were scuttled by a knee injury. Now, the 35-year-old, who plays forward Dani Rojas on the Apple TV show, has signed a professional soccer contract!
“Fútbal has always been a huge part of my life and identity, and no matter where my life has taken me, the dream of playing professionally never truly left my heart,” the Mexican-born actor said, People reported.
On May 12, the Texas-based USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive announced that he will play forward for the second-tier club. “Cristo is a great addition to our roster,” said Locomotive manager Junior Gonzalez, according to the outlet, citing his “passion for the game and leadership qualities.”
It’s a dream come true for the fan favorite. “Since I was little, the first thing I did as soon as I started walking was play soccer,” Fernández told Grupo Formula in 2021. “Like many of us in Mexico.”
