'Ted Lasso' star turned football pro: Cristo Fernndez signs for USL team

[underpants]

"Ted Lasso" star Cristo Fernández has become a professional football player, signing for USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive, the club announced on Tuesday.

Fernández, who portrayed fictional footballer Dani Rojas on the small screen, will now lace up his cleats for a real-life team after a two-month trial with El Paso.

"I'm incredibly grateful to El Paso Locomotive FC -- the club, coaches, staff, and especially my teammates -- for opening the doors and giving me the opportunity to compete from day one."

Before becoming an actor, Fernández played at youth level with Mexican side Tecos FC, but he walked away at 15 due to an injury.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48750339/cristo-fernandez-signs-usl-team

[Easterncedar]

1. Cool! He played a wonderful character on Ted Lasso

I might even start following futbol just for him. Doesn't hurt that he's cute as can be.

[Brother Buzz]

2. I don't know about the cute part, but he danced the fine line between athletic and actor seamlessly

[Easterncedar]

3. That's fun! Thanks!