Things To Know About The American Footballer Jesus Ferreira

In December 2019, Jesus Ferreira was granted US citizenship. He has a younger brother named Matthew. Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-58d4c6ef-b00f-463f-95c2-4bcdb152e029 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0927219a-09c4-49e6-a812-3de4b9e40c9b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-faeb75c4-63c3-4dd0-8193-2c13d06c2497","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.38462%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":2500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Unlike the usual center forward, Jesus Ferreira will be responsible for the offensive line for Minnesota United. His versatility will be an asset for Minnesota’s attack. Learn more