Jesús Ferreira
Jesús David Ferreira Castro (born December 24, 2000) is a footballer who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jesús David Ferreira Castro | ||
Date of birth | December 24, 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Santa Marta, Colombia | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Dallas | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2016 | FC Dallas | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017– | FC Dallas | 35 | (9) |
2018 | → Tulsa Roughnecks (loan) | 14 | (6) |
National team‡ | |||
2020– | United States | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 12, 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of February 1, 2020 |
Career
Professional
Ferreira signed a homegrown player contract with FC Dallas on November 17, 2016.[1] He made his professional debut on June 3, 2017 as a 71st minute substitute during a 6–2 win over Real Salt Lake, scoring his first goal in the 89th minute of the game.[2]
International
Prior to obtaining U.S. citizenship, Ferreria attended United States youth camps.[3] In 2016, Ferreira was called up to the United States U17 squad.[4] In 2019, Ferreira received a call-up to the United States U23 team ahead of qualifying games for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[5]
Ferreira made his first senior U.S. camp in January 2020 after receiving his citizenship.[6] On February 1, 2020, he made his senior international debut for the United States in its friendly against Costa Rica.
Personal life
Jesús is the son of David Ferreira, a professional footballer who played for clubs including; América de Cali, Atlético Paranaense, FC Dallas and the Colombia national team.[7] In December 2019, the younger Ferreira received U.S. citizenship.[8]
References
- "FC Dallas sign Jesus Ferreira, David Ferreira's son, to Homegrown contract". November 17, 2016.
- "FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake | MatchCenter Timeline".
- "Jesus Ferreira Earns U.S. Citizenship and US Men's National Team Eligibility | FC Dallas".
- "Three FC Dallas Academy players called into latest US Youth Teams". August 12, 2016.
- "Jesus Ferreira Earns Call-Up to U.S. U-23 National Team Following Breakout 2019 Season | FC Dallas".
- "Berhalter Calls 25 Players for Annual January Camp at Start of Important Year for USMNT". www.ussoccer.com.
- "24 Under 24: Former MLS MVP David Ferreira's son Jesus earning high praise at FC Dallas Academy". September 24, 2015.
- "FC Dallas attacker Jesus Ferreira obtains US citizenship | MLSsoccer.com".