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Pogba: Bruno Fernandes Would Be a Ballon d’Or Contender at Man City After Stunning 18-Assist Season
TL;DR
Paul Pogba claims Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d'Or contender if he played for Manchester City, following his impressive 18 assists this season. Fernandes is just three assists away from breaking the Premier League single-season record.
Key points
- Paul Pogba praises Bruno Fernandes' performance
- Fernandes has 18 assists this season
- He needs three more assists to break the record
- Fernandes has also scored eight goals
- Manchester United is in Champions League positions
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Pogba: Bruno Fernandes Would Be a Ballon d’Or Contender at Man City After Stunning 18-Assist Season
Paul Pogba has said that Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d'Or contender if he played for Manchester City.
Fernandes has recorded 18 assists in thePremier League this season and is closing in on the division's single-season record. He needs three assists in the final five games of the season to surpass the record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
The Portugal international has also scored eight goals, to help Manchester United into the Champions League positions.
Fernandes has produced remarkable consistency for Manchester United since signing for the club from Sporting CP in January 2020. Across 322 appearances, he's scored 106 times and provided 102 assists.
Q&A
How many assists does Bruno Fernandes have this season?
Bruno Fernandes has recorded 18 assists in the Premier League this season.
What record is Bruno Fernandes close to breaking?
He is close to breaking the Premier League single-season assist record, needing three more assists.
Why does Pogba believe Fernandes would be a Ballon d'Or contender at Man City?
Pogba believes Fernandes' performance, including his assists and goals, would elevate his status to a Ballon d'Or contender if he played for Manchester City.
