Jesús Ferreira

Jesús David Ferreira Castro (born December 24, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and the United States national team.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ferreira and the second or maternal family name is Castro.
Jesús Ferreira
Personal information
Full name Jesús David Ferreira Castro[1]
Date of birth (2000-12-24) December 24, 2000
Place of birth Santa Marta, Colombia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 FC Dallas
Number 10
Youth career
2009–2016 FC Dallas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– FC Dallas 90 (24)
2018 → Tulsa Roughnecks (loan) 14 (6)
National team‡
2021 United States U23 4 (1)
2020– United States 9 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 30, 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of March 30, 2022

Born in Colombia, Ferreira moved to Dallas, Texas at the age of 10 after his father, David Ferreira, signed with FC Dallas. He joined the club's youth side and progressed through the ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2016. He scored his first professional goal on his debut in June 2017 against Real Salt Lake. In 2018, Ferreira was loaned to United Soccer League side Tulsa Roughnecks where he scored six goals in 14 matches, including his first career hat-trick. The next season, Ferreira returned to FC Dallas and brokethrough as a starter under coach Luchi Gonzalez. In January 2022, Ferreira signed a designated player contract with Dallas.

Ferreira made his senior debut for the United States in February 2020 against Costa Rica. He was then part of the under-23 side that failed to qualify for the Summer Olympics in March 2020. Ferreira scored his first two goals for the United States in January 2021 against Trinidad and Tobago.

Club career

Ferreira moved from Colombia to Dallas when he was 10 years old.[2] He eventually signed a homegrown player contract with FC Dallas on November 17, 2016.[3] 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.[4]

In May 2018, Ferreira was loaned to Tulsa Roughnecks FC[5] and scored his first goal for Tulsa on August 18, 2018, against Real Monarchs[6] and his first career hat-trick on September 5, 2018, against Seattle Sounders FC 2.[7]

On December 10, 2019, Ferreira signed a four-year contract with FC Dallas.[8]

On January 18, 2022, Ferreira signed a designated player contract with FC Dallas, keeping him at the club until 2025.[9] Ferreira was selected as MLS player of the week in week 4 of the 2022 season after recording a hat-trick and an assist for FC Dallas in their 4–1 victory over the Portland Timbers.[10]

International career

Prior to obtaining U.S. citizenship, Ferreira attended United States Soccer Federation youth camps.[11] In 2016, Ferreira was called up to the United States U17 squad.[12] In 2019, Ferreira received a call-up to the United States U23 team ahead of qualifying games for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[13] After that had been postponed due to Covid, he was called up again to the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship team.[14] The team would fail to qualify for the Olympics.

Ferreira made his first senior U.S. camp in January 2020.[15] On February 1, 2020, he made his senior international debut for the United States in its friendly against Costa Rica.[16] On January 31, 2021, Ferreira scored his first and second goals at that level and was named Man of the Match in a game following his second January camp with the senior team.[17]

Personal life

Jesús is the son of David Ferreira, a professional player who played for clubs including; América de Cali, Atlético Paranaense, FC Dallas and the Colombia national team.[18] In December 2019, the younger Ferreira received U.S. citizenship.[19]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played April 30, 2022[20]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Dallas 2017 MLS 11——11
2018 10——10
2019 338201[lower-alpha 1]0368
2020 191—2[lower-alpha 1]0211
2021 278——278
2022 961000106
Total 902430309624
Tulsa Roughnecks (loan) 2018 USL 146——146
Career total 10430303011030
  1. Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs

International goals

Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first.

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.January 31, 2021Exploria Stadium, Orlando, United States Trinidad and Tobago2–07–0Friendly
2.7–0
3.March 27, 2022 Panama3–05–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification

References
  1. "National team roster, 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA" (PDF). CONCACAF. June 18, 2021. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  2. "'Like a lion, he is hungry': MLS star Jesus Ferreira following in dad's footsteps". April 15, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  3. "FC Dallas sign Jesus Ferreira, David Ferreira's son, to Homegrown contract". November 17, 2016.
  4. "FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake | MatchCenter Timeline".
  5. "Jesus Ferreira Joins Roughnecks on Loan from FC Dallas". Tulsa Roughnecks FC. May 8, 2018.
  6. "ON LOAN: Jesus Ferreira Scores, Chris Richards Logs Minutes with Bayern and Adonijah Reid Plays in Win | FC Dallas".
  7. "Jesus Ferreira bags first career hat-trick on loan to Tulsa Roughnecks". Dallas News. September 6, 2018.
  8. "Jesús Ferreira Signs New Contract with FC Dallas | FC Dallas". fcdallas.
  9. "FC Dallas re-sign Jesús Ferreira as Young Designated Player | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  10. "FC Dallas forward Jesús Ferreira named MLS Week 4 Player of the Week". mlssoccer.com. March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  11. "Jesus Ferreira Earns U.S. Citizenship and US Men's National Team Eligibility | FC Dallas". Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  12. "Three FC Dallas Academy players called into latest US Youth Teams". August 12, 2016.
  13. "Jesus Ferreira Earns Call-Up to U.S. U-23 National Team Following Breakout 2019 Season | FC Dallas". Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  14. "U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team Head Coach Jason Kreis Names Roster for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship". www.ussoccer.com.
  15. "Berhalter Calls 25 Players for Annual January Camp at Start of Important Year for USMNT". www.ussoccer.com.
  16. "International Friendly: USA 1 – Costa Rica 0 | Match Report & Stats". www.ussoccer.com.
  17. "Man of the Match: Jesús Ferreira Shined for USMNT vs. Trinidad & Tobago". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  18. "24 Under 24: Former MLS MVP David Ferreira's son Jesus earning high praise at FC Dallas Academy". September 24, 2015.
  19. "FC Dallas attacker Jesus Ferreira obtains US citizenship | MLSsoccer.com". Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  20. Jesús Ferreira at Soccerway. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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