On Thursday, FC Dallas announced forward Jesus Ferreira as the club's 16th Homegrown player in franchise history. Once of the brightest young talents in the club, Ferreira has scored dozens of goals playing against older competition. Having been with the club since his family moved to Frisco in 2009 with his father David Ferreira winning MLS MVP with FCD back in 2010, Ferreira is the first player that has been with the club since before his 10th birthday to sign a Homegrown contract. Get to know the youngster a little better:
What is your favorite restaurant?
–Olive Garden
When you turn 16 what do you want your first car to be?
–Mustang
Who’s your favorite musical act?
–Drake
What is your favorite Dallas team besides FCD?
–Cowboys
Who is the first person you told after you signed?
–My counselor at Lone Star, Ms. Cole
What is your favorite fast food spot?
–Whataburger
Who is your favorite Dallas athlete outside of your FCD teammates?
–Ezekiel Elliot
Who is your favorite all-time FCD player(besides your dad)?
–Fabian Castillo
What is your preferred FIFA team(besides FCD)?
–Barcelona
What is your most embarrassing soccer moment?
–I got 'megged twice in a row by a teammate last year out here on the practice field. That’s more embarassing than anything from an opponent because your teammates never let you forget about it.
What's your goal celebration?
–I just try to make something different every game. We talk about it before the game.