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Ted Lasso Star Scores Real-Life Soccer Debut
13 Jul
Summary
- Actor Cristo Fernandez made his professional soccer debut recently.
- He previously played Danny Rojas on the popular series 'Ted Lasso'.
- Injuries ended his youth career, leading him to acting before soccer.
Cristo Fernandez, widely recognized for his role as Danny Rojas in the popular series 'Ted Lasso,' has officially entered the world of professional soccer. The 35-year-old actor recently made his USL debut for El Paso.
Fernandez entered the USL Cup match against New Mexico United in the 79th minute during a 2-0 defeat. This transition to professional play follows a previous tryout with El Paso after an earlier stint with the Chicago Fire's reserve squad.
His journey to the professional field was shaped by a promising youth soccer career that was unfortunately cut short by injuries. This led him to pursue acting, but the passion for soccer remained.
Reflecting on his iconic catchphrase from the show, 'Football is life!', Fernandez shared in a May interview that the sport has provided him with both immense joy and significant challenges, underscoring its profound meaning in his life.
