Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández joins US football club
Cristo Fernández, known for his role as Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC after a successful trial. The Mexican actor is making a return to professional football more than a decade after leaving the sport due to injury. Despite his acting success, Fernández has kept close ties to football and recently trialed with Chicago Fire FC's reserve team. His move is driven by a lifelong passion for the game and the pursuit of his dreams.
Match highlights
- Cristo Fernández signed for El Paso Locomotive FC after completing a trial period.
- He previously played youth football in Guadalajara before a knee injury at age 15 ended his early career.
- Fernández gained international fame through Ted Lasso, which aired from 2020 to 2023.
- Earlier this year, he trialed with the reserve team of Chicago Fire FC.
- El Paso Locomotive head coach Junior Gonzalez described Fernández as a valuable attacking addition to the team.
