Cristóbal Fernández González (born 27 January 1991) is a Mexican actor and professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive. He is best known for playing Dani Rojas in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–2023).
Fernández has also played roles in the films Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Venom: The Last Dance (2024), and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
Early life Cristóbal Fernández was born on 27 January 1991, in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Acting career Fernández fell in love with acting while in college, and further pursued acting after moving to London. Following a stint in several indie films, he was cast in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso, in which he played Dani Rojas across the first three seasons.
He is also the co-founder of film production company Espectro MX Films.
Starting in 2024, Fernández has featured in the State Farm commercial "Bundle is Life" alongside Patrick Mahomes.
He also played a small part in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
In the German-language Swiss sitcom Unsere kleine Botschaft, Fernandez plays the local embassy staff member Fernando. Fernandez speaks fluent German and is not dubbed.
In 2025, he was featured in the English and Spanish commercial for Old Spice Swagger deodorant "Mantente fresco con Cristo Fernandez", "Underfreshtimated".
Football career
Early career Fernández found a love for football at a young age, and joined the youth teams of Guadalajara's Estudiantes Tecos at the age of 15. He later played in the Tercera División de México for Valle del Grullo, and had a stint with Guayama in Puerto Rico, before a knee injury ultimately ended his professional career in 2014. With the encouragement of his parents, Fernández decided to pursue acting as a second career.
El Paso Locomotive In early 2026, Fernández pursued a return to professional football. He trained with Chicago Fire II, the reserve side of Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire, before trialing with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive. He logged approximately 30 minutes for the club in a pre-season friendly against New Mexico United. On 12 May 2026, El Paso signed Fernández to a professional contract. On 11 July 2026, he made his debut for the club against New Mexico in the 2026 USL Cup after being subbed in for Rubio Rubin in the 79th minute.
Personal life Fernández has a younger sister, Paloma Cinco, an actress, model and entrepreneur. She appeared as Maria Rojas, Dani Rojas' sister, in the fourth season of Ted Lasso.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEl Paso Locomotive2026USL Championship1000001020Career total1000001020
Filmography
Film Year Title RoleNotes2016BizetSonShort filmTreintona, soltera y fantástica Mesero2017Fuera De SerieGuillermoShort film2018New Message ReceivedBenShort filmIntermitenteErick González (Boxer)Short film2019Distract-MEMEQuirky ManShort filmThe Great Travel Experiment: Brisbane, AustraliaGuide AssistantShort filmVainilla Por La NochePapá (Alcohólico Agresivo)Short filmÇdo ÇastShpirti Amë (Native American Spirit)Short filmTraducLationsPacoShort filmPuedo ExplicarloFelipeShort filmMethod in Madness HamletShort filmEl Hada de Las ChelasMaxTV movie2020SmokedRicoShort filmIntrusoEduardoShort filmMis Mejores DíasEricShort filmJaguarJaguarShort film2021Me Enredas - XiasPacoVideo shortWhen You Are GoneWaiter 1JanoJavierShort filmDistanceFranciscoShort filmDon't Go to School TomorrowRafaWho Speaks LovePacoCreaturesJorgeSpider-Man: No Way HomeBartender2023Transformers: Rise of the BeastsWheeljack2024The Casagrandes MovieChipiri (voice) CorinaCarlosVenom: The Last DanceBartender (MCU) / (SSU)Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Juan / Pablo Cameos 2025 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip Chavo TBA In Flight Marco Post-production
Television Year Title RoleNotes 2020–2023 Ted Lasso Dani Rojas (Seasons 1-3)2024ZorroPo-mahn-kwakurr / ZorroEpisodes 1 & 22024AcapulcoGustavo (Season 3)Episode 32025Unsere kleine BotschaftFernando (Season 1)2025Phineas and FerbHimselfVoice, episode "Bend It Like Doof"2026Hey A.J.!ClaudioVoice, episode "Independence Day"
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Project Result Ref. Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actor – Television (Comedy) Ted Lasso Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Hollywood Music in Media Awards Song – Onscreen Performance (TV Show/Limited Series) "So Long, Farewell" Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Ted Lasso
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