"Cristo Fernandez has taken his role as a footballer from the small screen to the soccer pitch after signing a professional contract with the US second-tier side El Paso Locomotive FC."
"Fernandez, who played youth football in Mexico before stepping away from the sport at the age of 15 owing to a knee injury, portrayed Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV+ show about a British team with a US coach."
"On the sidelines of his acting career, Fernandez, 35, had also been pursuing a return to professional football and trained with the Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire's reserves this year. Before signing for El Paso he underwent a two-month trial with the USL Championship club which included a pre-season appearance."
"“Football has always been a huge part of my life and identity, and no matter where life has taken me, the dream of competing professionally never truly left my heart,” Fernandez said on the club website. “Maybe I'm just a crazy man with crazy dreams.”"
Cristo Fernandez, known for playing Dani Rojas, signed a professional contract with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC. He previously played youth football in Mexico and stopped at age 15 due to a knee injury. While maintaining an acting career, he pursued a return to professional football and trained with Chicago Fire reserves. Before signing with El Paso, he completed a two-month trial with the club, including a pre-season appearance. El Paso, founded in 2018, sits fourth in Group B of the USL Championship standings. The head coach said Fernandez adds an attacking threat and leadership qualities that support the club’s positive locker-room culture.
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