Life writes the script! "Ted Lasso" star makes professional football debut
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
It didn’t take long for the actor to transform into a footballer.
Details: Actor Cristo Fernandez, known to millions for his charismatic portrayal of striker Dani Rojas in the hit series “Ted Lasso,” has just taken his first step onto the real professional football stage.
This spring, the Mexican signed a contract with El Paso Locomotive and now has finally stepped onto the pitch in an official match.
Fernandez made his debut in the USL Cup, coming off the bench against New Mexico United and logging his first minutes as a professional footballer.
For fans of the series, this was a truly symbolic moment. His character’s iconic catchphrase, “Football is life!” suddenly took on a real-world meaning—Cristo Fernandez has now truly experienced life as a professional footballer.
