Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United skipper wins major award

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Most importantly, he is on 19 assists in the Premier League, just one shy of the league record currently held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The Portuguese has also created 124 chances in the Premier League this season – the highest ever recorded by a United player and the fourth-highest overall.

Fernandes’ efforts have now been recognised by his club team-mates, who have voted him for a prestigious award.

United Players’ Player of the Season

Fernandes has won the United Players’ Player of the Season award for the second season running, the club have announced. The award was decided by the first-team squad by a confidential ballot held at Carrington.

The Portuguese also won the award last year and is the fifth Red Devils player to have lifted it on more than one occasion. Cristiano Ronaldo (2007, 2008), Antonio Valencia (2012, 2017) and Luke Shaw (2019, 2020) have also won it twice since it was introduced in 2006.

Former goalkeeper David De Gea remains the only player to have won it a record four times (2014, 2015, 2018 and 2022). Diogo Dalot was adjudged the winner in 2024 and is the only other member of the current squad to have lifted the prestigious award.

Final Thoughts

Fernandes has already won the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award, and is the frontrunner for the Premier League Player of the Year as well. The United skipper’s contract expires in just over 12 months, but recent reports suggest that he is in line for a renewal. As the Red Devils prepare for a highly anticipated season, one can expect more fireworks from the Portuguese Magnifico.

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