Bruno Fernandes player of the season as Manchester United captain wins Premier League award after record assists and standout campaign

Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, has been named Premier League Player of the Season after a standout campaign that confirmed his status as one of the league’s most influential midfielders.

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The 31-year-old delivered a season marked by consistency, creativity and leadership, scoring eight goals and matching the Premier League record for most assists in a single season with 20, alongside legends Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

The Bruno Fernandes Player of the Season award is the first time the Portuguese midfielder has claimed the honour, and it also makes him the first Manchester United player to win it since Nemanja Vidic in the 2010–11 season.

Fernandes’ impact was central to Manchester United’s resurgence during the campaign, with the midfielder repeatedly dictating tempo, unlocking defences and driving his team forward in crucial fixtures.

Under manager Michael Carrick, Fernandes elevated his performances further, becoming the focal point of an attacking system that delivered a strong finish to the season and secured Champions League qualification for the club.

The Portuguese playmaker had already been recognised with the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award, adding further weight to a season widely regarded as the best of his career so far.

His influence extended beyond statistics, with his leadership on and off the pitch playing a key role in Manchester United’s improved cohesion and attacking intensity.

As the club prepares for a return to Europe’s elite competition, Fernandes stands at the centre of renewed optimism at Old Trafford, with expectations high that he will continue to drive their ambitions forward.

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The Bruno Fernandes Player of the Season accolade underscores a campaign defined by excellence, resilience and elite-level consistency from one of the Premier League’s standout performers.