Bruno Fernandes continues to accumulate glory and has just added another award to his extensive collection, following an unforgettable 2025/26 season. The captain of Manchester United once again proved to be a key player in the team’s recovery, winning not only individual titles but also the admiration of fans and critics in England and beyond.
In a year in which Manchester United secured their return to the Champions League after two years of absence, Bruno Fernandes stood out with impressive numbers: 30 goals and assists, split between nine goals and 21 assists. This latter statistic is particularly remarkable, as with the assist for Patrick Dorgu’s opening goal against Brighton & Hove Albion in the final matchday of the Premier League, the Portuguese surpassed legends like Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, becoming the player with the most assists in a single league season. Until then, Fernandes shared the record with those two stars.
The phenomenal performance of the midfielder has not gone unnoticed at the club and in the league. Fernandes was named Sir Matt Busby Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season at Manchester United, awards that reflect internal recognition of his influence both on and off the pitch. In addition, the Portuguese international also secured the coveted Premier League Player of the Season, the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year, and the Coca-Cola Playmaker Award, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the competition.
Bruno Fernandes is still in the running to be named PFA Player of the Year, an award that will be announced in August and which, if he wins, will cap off a truly unforgettable season.
The Premier League has also confirmed the inclusion of midfielder Bruno Fernandes in its Fan Team of the Season 2025/26, a team selected by over 200,000 fans from around the world who voted from a pool of 60 players to form the best eleven of the season. Fernandes is part of an elite midfield alongside Declan Rice from Arsenal and Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool.
The ideal team features David Raya, also from Arsenal, in goal, supported by a defense made up of Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, and William Saliba (all from Arsenal) and Nico O’Reilly from Manchester City. In attack, standout players include Igor Thiago from Brentford and the powerful forwards Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, both from Manchester City.
Undoubtedly, Bruno Fernandes is experiencing the peak of his career and establishing himself as one of the best midfielders of his generation, in a season that will forever be remembered in the history of Manchester United and the Premier League. Fans can count on his talent, determination, and vision to continue shining at the highest level in the coming years.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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