Luke Ferreira
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke Vincent Ferreira | ||
| Date of birth | April 2, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011 | Fluminense | ||
| 2012–2013 | Sertanense | ||
| 2013–2014 | A.D. Estação | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | EFSC Titans | ||
| 2016 | Stetson Hatters | 16 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Palm Beach Suns | 11 | (3) |
| 2017 | Boca Raton FC | ||
| 2018–2019 | Jerv | 46 | (4) |
| 2020– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 18, 2020 | |||
Luke Vincent Ferreira (born April 2, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
Career
Youth
Ferreira spent time with Fluminense in Brazil, and Sertanense and A.D. Estação in Portugal.[1]
College & Amateur
Ferreira returned to the United States to play college soccer at Eastern Florida State College in 2015, before transferring to Stetson University for the 2016 season, where he made 16 appearances, scoring 4 goals and tallying 4 assists.[2]
In 2017, following college, Ferriera appeared for both USL PDL side Palm Beach Suns[3] and National Premier Soccer LeagueNPSL side Boca Raton FC.[4][5]
Professional
Ferreira joined Norwegian 1. divisjon club FJ Jerv, where he played for two seasons.
On December 18, 2019, Ferreira joined USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2020 season.[6] He made his professional debut ion July 18, 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 3-3 draw with Real Monarchs.[7]
Personal
Ferreira also holds citizenship with Portugal and Brazil through his parents.[8]
Ferreira was born in New Jersey, but grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida.[9]
References
- ^ https://www.bocaratonfc.com/boca-raton-inks-luke-ferreira-for-upcoming-season/
- ^ https://gohatters.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/luke-ferreira/3959
- ^ https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/18554072
- ^ https://www.bocaratonfc.com/boca-raton-inks-luke-ferreira-for-upcoming-season/
- ^ https://www.bocaratonfc.com/player/luke-ferreira/
- ^ https://www.switchbacksfc.com/news_article/show/1072568-colorado-springs-switchbacks-fc-sign-luke-ferreira
- ^ https://www.uslchampionship.com/realmonarchsslc-coloradospringsswitchbacksfc-2092747
- ^ https://www.uslchampionship.com/realmonarchsslc-coloradospringsswitchbacksfc-2092747
- ^ https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/switchbacks-fc-sign-luke-ferreira/n-5581785
External links
- Luke Ferreira at Soccerway
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- 1995 births
- 1. divisjon players
- American expatriate soccer players
- American expatriate sportspeople in Norway
- American soccer players
- Association football forwards
- Boca Raton FC players
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players
- EFSC Titans men's soccer players
- Expatriate footballers in Norway
- FK Jerv players
- Living people
- National Premier Soccer League players
- Soccer players from Florida
- Stetson Hatters men's soccer players
- USL Championship players
- USL League Two players
- American soccer forward stubs