Luke Ferreira Explained

Luke Ferreira
Fullname:Luke Vincent Ferreira
Birth Date:2 July 1995
Birth Place:New Jersey, United States
Height:1.83 m
Position:Attacking midfielder, Forward
Currentclub:Flower City Union
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:1998–2010
Youthclubs1:Boca United
Youthyears2:2011
Youthclubs2:Fluminense
Youthyears3:2012–2013
Youthclubs3:Sertanense
Youthyears4:2013–2014
Youthclubs4:A.D. Estação
Collegeyears1:2015
College1:EFSC Titans
Collegeyears2:2016
College2:Stetson Hatters
Collegecaps2:16
Collegegoals2:4
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Palm Beach Suns
Caps1:11
Goals1:3
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Boca Raton FC
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Jerv
Caps3:46
Goals3:4
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Chattanooga FC
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Flower City Union
Caps6:23
Goals6:5
Club-Update:April 2, 2023

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.

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 NPSL side Boca Raton FC, but didn't make a first team league appearance for the club.[1] [4] [5]

Professional

Ferreira 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

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.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boca Raton Inks Luke Ferreira for upcoming Season. November 6, 2017.
  2. Web site: Luke Ferreira - Men's Soccer. Stetson University Athletics.
  3. Web site: Palm Beach Suns FC - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - LUKE FERREIRA -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Luke Ferreira. March 28, 2018.
  5. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  6. Web site: Luke Ferreira returns stateside after signing with Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Vinny Benedetto. vinny.benedetto@gazette.com. Colorado Springs Gazette.
  7. Web site: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Sign Luke Ferreira. www.switchbacksfc.com.
  8. Web site: Real Monarchs SLC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - July 18, 2020 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  9. https://www.chattanoogafc.com/news/former-european-first-team-and-usl-championship-forward-signs-2022/
  10. Web site: Switchbacks FC Sign Luke Ferreira. December 18, 2019. OurSports Central.