Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially been named the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season after a sensational campaign that saw him lead Manchester United back to the UEFA Champions League.
The Portuguese midfielder enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career, finishing with 8 goals and a remarkable 20 assists in the Premier League — equaling the all-time single-season assist record previously held by legendary midfield creators Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Fernandes was the heartbeat of Manchester United throughout the season, creating a league-high 132 chances and consistently delivering match-winning performances under manager Michael Carrick. His leadership, creativity, and consistency helped United secure a top-three finish after a difficult previous campaign.
This is the first time Fernandes has won the prestigious Premier League Player of the Season award, becoming the first Manchester United player to claim the honor since Nemanja Vidić in 2010/11. The award adds to an incredible year for the midfielder, who also won the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award and Manchester United’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for a record fifth time.
Despite Arsenal winning the Premier League title, Fernandes beat strong competition from stars like Declan Rice, Gabriel, David Raya, Erling Haaland, and Morgan Gibbs-White to secure the award. His performances sparked major debate among football fans, but many pundits and players agreed he was the most influential individual performer of the season.
Speaking after receiving the award, Fernandes thanked Manchester United supporters and dedicated the achievement to the club, teammates, and fans who stood by the team all season. With the FIFA World Cup approaching and Manchester United returning to Europe’s elite competition, Bruno Fernandes has firmly cemented himself as one of the best midfielders in world football.
