Jesus Ferreira works as a professional football player. He has played with USL Championship club Tulsa Roughnecks since 2018, was on loan from Major League club FC Dallas and has represented the US national team since 2020. He plays forward for both the club and the national team.
Quick Facts
| First and last name | Jesus Ferreira |
| First name | Jesus |
| Last name | Ferreira |
| Birth name | Jesus David Ferreira Castro |
| Profession | Soccer player |
| Nationality | American and Colombian |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic and Latino American |
| Hometown | Saint Nicholas |
| Country of birth | Colombia |
| Father name | David Ferreira |
| Father profession | Former football player |
| mother name | Mandy Ferreira |
| gender identity | Male |
| Sexual orientation | Straight ahead |
| Horoscope | Ibex |
| Marital status | Only |
| Net value | 1500000 |
| Brothers and sisters | Santiago Ferreira and Matthew Ferreira |
| Height | 175 cm |
| Weight | 68kg |
| Net value | $1.5 million |
| Date of birth | December 24, 2000 |
| Age | 21 years |
Where was Jesus Ferreira born?
On December 24, 2000, Jesus was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, to his father, David Ferreira, and mother, Mandy Ferreira. Jesus’ father was a professional football player who made his debut for the FC Dallas club, among others. Jesus was the first child of the Ferreira family. He has two older brothers. His elder brother’s name is Santiago Ferreira and his younger brother’s name is Matthew Ferreira.
How was Jesus introduced to football?
Jesus was introduced to football by his father. Jesus used to watch his father’s games on his computer, since his father was a professional soccer player. He was unable to see his father’s live matches as David played for teams affiliated with Colombia.
The secondary purpose of Jesus
Jesus had an ambition to become a zoologist, but his professional existence as a football player prevented him from achieving his goal. Despite not being able to be a zoologist, he founded the farm with the money he earned as a football player. His property is home to a wide variety of animals.
He is ready to help the national team at any time.
In an interview, Jesus said it feels great when he gets a call from a national camp. According to Jesus, playing for the national team is where he can show off his abilities at club level. Jesus said playing with clubs has improved his performance every season and the national team would be an excellent platform for him to showcase his abilities.
Friendship and football should be in balance for God’s sake.
Jesus had a close friendship with his pro football friend Ricardo Pepi. Jesus said that they started their football career together by enrolling in the same academy. They even started their professional career with the same club, creating a strong bond between them. However, Jesus and Pepi currently play for different clubs but for the same national team, so he said competing with his own buddy would be the happiest experience.
Jesus said he wanted to see Pepi’s full abilities and show his best against him. Jesus said that his friendship with Pepi had an excellent reputation, so he was overjoyed to see him in the national camps.
Will Jesus appear at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
Jesus now makes his debut with the United States national team, which qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by finishing second in the third round of CONCACAF. It’s Jesus’ first World Cup. As an attacker, he will represent his country.
Net value
Jesus’ net worth is estimated at $1.5 million. As a player for FC Dallas, he earns $200,000 every season.
