Bruno Fernandes is lighting up the Premier League and Michael Carrick has no doubts: the captain of Manchester United deserves to be the best player of the season! With an impressive record of 16 assists in the league so far, the Portuguese midfielder is dominating the English football scene and breaking historic records.
Since Carrick took over as interim manager of the Red Devils, Bruno Fernandes has played in his preferred position, the number 10, and has been a key figure in the team’s rise to third place in the Premier League, after 31 matches. The Portuguese not only creates chances but is also a lethal goalscorer, already registering eight goals and 17 assists in 30 matches this season, across all competitions. This performance gives him the record for most assists in a single Premier League season for United, surpassing the 15 set by David Beckham.
The Portuguese star now has an even more ambitious goal in sight: to break the record for assists in a Premier League season, held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, with 20 assists. With seven matches remaining, Bruno Fernandes has every chance to make history in English football.
Michael Carrick did not hold back in praising his captain in an interview with Sky Sports, highlighting the lasting impact Fernandes has on the team: “The impact he has had on the group over a long period is impressive in many ways. He is always available, has a fantastic attitude, and understands perfectly what it means to play here. Maintaining that level of performance consistently, not just this season but over a long period, is a great asset to the club.” Carrick also emphasised the midfielder’s performance since his return to coaching: “He has been fantastic since I returned, so he certainly deserves to be among the top candidates for this kind of award.”
The last Manchester United player to win the Premier League Player of the Year award was the legendary Nemanja Vidić, in the 2008/09 and 2010/11 seasons. The Red Devils remain the team with the most winners and triumphs in this category, reinforcing the club’s historic importance in this competition.
Despite all the spectacle, Bruno Fernandes’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain. The midfielder will enter the final year of his contract this summer, and there are still no signs of renewal. Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko are the only players with more goals than Fernandes this season, which only underscores how valuable the Portuguese is to the team.
Additionally, Bruno Fernandes also leads the race for the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year Award, a honour he has already won four times, equalling a record. Manchester United knows it has one of the greatest talents in European football in its hands, but the question remains: how long can it keep this rising star in its squad?
Bruno Fernandes is in destructive mode and Michael Carrick has no doubts: he is the king of Manchester United and a serious contender to dominate the Premier League this season. Now, all that remains to be seen is whether the club can retain this rising star to keep dreaming big.
