Cristo Fernández, 35, makes professional debut with El Paso Locomotive

Cristo Fernández, 35, known for his role in the series 'Ted Lasso', has stepped onto the football pitch. El Paso Locomotive signed him as the oldest player on their roster, making him the fifth‑oldest in the league.

His debut highlights a shift in how age is viewed in lower‑division American soccer. Fernández’s performance could prove that seasoned athletes can still compete at a high level.

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