Luke Vincent Ferreira (born April 2, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Flower City Union in the National Independent Soccer Association.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke Vincent Ferreira | ||
| Date of birth | July 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 | Flower City Union | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2010 | Boca United | ||
| 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 | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Jerv | 46 | (4) |
| 2020 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 14 | (1) |
| 2022 | Chattanooga FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2023– | Flower City Union | 23 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 2, 2023 | |||
Career
editYouth
editFerreira spent time with Fluminense in Brazil, and Sertanense and A.D. Estação in Portugal.[1]
College & Amateur
editFerreira 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 NPSL side Boca Raton FC, but didn't make a first team league appearance for the club.[1][4][5]
Professional
editFerreira joined Norwegian 1. divisjon club FK Jerv, where he played for two seasons.[6]
On December 18, 2019, Ferreira joined USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2020 season.[7] He made his professional debut ion July 18, 2020, appearing as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 3–3 draw with Real Monarchs.[8]
On March 1, 2022, Ferreira signed with National Independent Soccer Association side Chattanooga FC.[9]
Personal
editFerreira also holds citizenship with Portugal and Brazil through his parents.[8]
Ferreira was born in New Jersey, but grew up in Deerfield Beach, Florida.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Boca Raton Inks Luke Ferreira for upcoming Season". November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Luke Ferreira - Men's Soccer". Stetson University Athletics.
- ^ "Palm Beach Suns FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - LUKE FERREIRA -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Luke Ferreira". March 28, 2018.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ vinny.benedetto@gazette.com, Vinny Benedetto. "Luke Ferreira returns stateside after signing with Colorado Springs Switchbacks". Colorado Springs Gazette.
- ^ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Luke Ferreira". www.switchbacksfc.com.
- ^ a b "Real Monarchs SLC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - July 18, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ https://www.chattanoogafc.com/news/former-european-first-team-and-usl-championship-forward-signs-2022/
- ^ "Switchbacks FC Sign Luke Ferreira". OurSports Central. December 18, 2019.
External links
edit- Luke Ferreira at Soccerway
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