Who is Jesús Ferreira?
Jesús Ferreira is a professional soccer forward, born in Colombia on the 24th of December 2000, who plays for Major League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC and has represented the United States national team.
Questions about Jesús Ferreira
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When did Jesús Ferreira score his first professional goal?
Jesús Ferreira scored his first professional goal on his debut, the 3rd of June 2017, in FC Dallas's 6-2 win over Real Salt Lake, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute and scoring in the 89th.
Why didn't FC Spartak Moscow sign Jesús Ferreira?
FC Spartak Moscow's reported $13 million offer for Jesús Ferreira in January 2024 was allegedly halted by Major League Soccer, which owns all player contracts, due to the suspension of sports business relationships following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
When did Jesús Ferreira join Seattle Sounders FC?
Jesús Ferreira signed a three-year contract with Seattle Sounders FC on the 8th of January 2025, arriving in a trade that sent FC Dallas winger Léo Chú the other way along with up to $2.3 million in general allocation money.
Why is Jesús Ferreira nicknamed Pirate of the Caribbean?
Jesús Ferreira earned the nickname Pirate of the Caribbean for his history of high-scoring games against national teams in the Caribbean, including a four-goal game against Grenada and hat-tricks in consecutive matches at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
How many goals did Jesús Ferreira score for FC Dallas?
Jesús Ferreira scored 55 goals in 181 appearances across eight seasons with FC Dallas, including a career-best 18 goals in 35 matches during the 2022 season.