Bruno Fernandes makes history by equalling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in the Premier League in record time! The Portuguese midfielder achieved an impressive milestone by winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for the sixth time in March 2025, doing so faster than the phenomenon himself, Cristiano Ronaldo. Not a single player from Manchester United has managed to match this feat, and only three athletes in the history of the competition have been awarded this prize more times.
Fernandes shone brightly throughout the last month, taking on the role of offensive maestro that dictates the rhythm and creativity of Manchester United. At 31 years old, the player returned to his ideal position in midfield, being the driving force behind all of the team’s attacks. In just four Premier League games during March, he scored two goals and provided four assists, a run of performances that left the entire opposition on alert.
Interestingly, the only goal from the team that did not involve Fernandes directly was Benjamin Šeško’s against Aston Villa. Despite the recent struggles of Manchester United, Bruno continued to be the light at the end of the tunnel for fans, winning an individual award he had not received for a year, since his debut at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes’ journey in the Premier League is extraordinary. He became the first player to win the Player of the Month award in his debut month in the competition, following his transfer in January 2020. Even more impressively, he was the only player to be named the best in four different months during the same calendar year, a truly rare achievement that reflects his rapid adaptation to English football.
On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo also had his moments of glory in the Premier League, being an undeniable figure at Manchester United. His physical evolution and maturity since the 2006 World Cup gave him a new lease of life, transforming him into an unbeatable athlete. Gary Neville, Ronaldo’s former teammate, recalls: “He came back from the 2006 World Cup completely transformed. From a skinny and fragile player, he became a true fighter, with incredible strength and agility. From that point on, we knew he was going to be special.”
Ronaldo won five Player of the Month awards in two distinct phases: three before winning three consecutive titles with United and two in the 2007-08 season, in addition to the honors upon returning to Old Trafford a decade later. Neville adds that “Ronaldo always valued individual awards,” which suggests that Fernandes’ success may have impacted internal competitiveness.
However, Bruno Fernandes cannot be satisfied. Although he has achieved the same number of awards as Ronaldo, he still needs one more to equal the all-time Premier League record, which belongs to three legends: Sergio Agüero, Harry Kane, and Mohamed Salah. Salah, in particular, may still increase his total before leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, although his recent performance does not suggest a significant rise.
With two months still in contention, April and May, Fernandes is focused exclusively on the Premier League, as Manchester United has been eliminated from other competitions this season. The upcoming challenges include matches against Leeds United, Chelsea, and Brentford this month, before finishing the league against Liverpool, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The race for the historic record is on, and Bruno Fernandes is the new face of the challenge. Can he surpass the greatest legends of English football and leave his mark forever? Manchester United fans and Portuguese football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting more chapters of this electrifying saga.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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