Bruno Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially etched his name into Premier League history after becoming the player with the most assists in a single Premier League season.
The Portuguese midfield magician delivered his 21st assist of the 2025/26 campaign during Manchester United’s dominant 3-0 victory over Brighton, surpassing the long-standing record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, who both recorded 20 assists in a season.
Fernandes’ historic moment arrived when his perfectly delivered corner kick was converted by Patrick Dorgu, sending Manchester United fans into celebration as the club captain became the Premier League’s greatest creator over a single campaign.
The achievement crowns what has been a sensational season for the Manchester United star. Beyond the assists, Fernandes has dominated nearly every attacking creativity metric in England’s top flight, leading the league in chances created, expected assists, and big chances created.
His consistency throughout the season has also earned widespread praise from fans, pundits, and football analysts, with many describing him as one of the best midfielders in modern Premier League history.The record-breaking campaign becomes even more impressive considering Fernandes also broke Manchester United’s single-season assist record earlier this year, overtaking club legend David Beckham.
Under new manager Michael Carrick, Fernandes has flourished in a more advanced attacking role, becoming the heartbeat of Manchester United’s attack while guiding the club back into the UEFA Champions League spots.With 21 assists, Fernandes now stands alone at the top of Premier League history, cementing his place among the league’s all-time great playmakers.
