Actor Cristo Fernández, famed for Ted Lasso, discusses his professional soccer career with El Paso Locomotive, his love for the border city, and his partnership with Tequila CAZADORES, while his castmates cheer him on.
Cristo Fernández , known for his role as Dani Rojas in the hit series Ted Lasso , has transitioned from Hollywood to professional soccer, joining El Paso Locomotive for the 2026 season.
In a candid conversation, Fernández reflected on the playful banter from teammates who occasionally remind him of his acting past, especially after he took a tumble during a game. Despite the jokes, he emphasized that his decisions are driven by personal passion and heartfelt choices, even if others express doubt. Fernández has quickly grown to love life in El Paso, appreciating its bilingual, multicultural atmosphere and the unique sense of community that exists across the U.S.-Mexico border.
He described the profound experience of seeing both El Paso and Juárez from either side, highlighting the connectivity despite political tensions. Meanwhile, his Ted Lasso castmates remain supportive, celebrating his return to soccer nearly two decades after a knee injury ended his youthful aspirations. Their group chat lit up with congratulations when his signing was officially announced. On another front, Fernández has partnered with Tequila CAZADORES for a 'Carded by Cristo' campaign, blending soccer's penalty card system with cocktail recipes.
He believes football and tequila both unite people in celebration. As part of the campaign, fans can get digitally 'carded' by Fernández, who will also make surprise appearances at watch parties during the summer. He stressed the importance of balance in life, noting that not everything is black or white-there are many colors in between.
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