# Ted Lasso actor makes professional soccer debut

Cristo Fernández, who played footballer Dani Rojas on the TV show Ted Lasso, made his professional soccer debut for a Mexican club. The actor signed a short-term contract and played in a friendly match. This crossover from acting to professional sports highlights the show's real-world impact on his career.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg7me5kdk1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:43:13 GMT