History of Bruno Fernandes in Timeline
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned as an attacking midfielder. He captains Manchester United in the Premier League and also plays for the Portugal national team. Widely considered one of the best attacking midfielders globally, Fernandes is celebrated for his creative playmaking, exceptional vision, prolific goal-scoring abilities, and precise passing skills.
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1981: António Oliveira's Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder
In 1981–82, António Oliveira set the club record for goals by a midfielder in a season. This record was surpassed by Bruno Fernandes on March 3, 2019, when he scored his 23rd goal of the 2018–19 campaign.
March 1994: Reference to Eric Cantona's Consecutive Red Cards
Bruno Fernandes became the first United player to be sent off in consecutive matches since Eric Cantona in March 1994.
September 1994: Bruno Fernandes' Birth
In September 1994, Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes was born. He is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester United and the Portugal national team.
2003: Highest Chances Created in Premier League
During the 2022–23 Premier League season, Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119), the highest on record since 2003–04 by a United player in a single campaign.
2006: Cristiano Ronaldo wins back to back Premier League Player of the Month
Bruno Fernandes became the first Manchester United player to win back to back Premier League Player of the Month awards since Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2006–07 season.
2008: Reference to Vidic's Red Cards
In 2023, Bruno Fernandes became the first United player to receive three red cards in a season since Nemanja Vidic in the 2008–09 season.
August 2012: Joining Novara in Italy
On August 27, 2012, Bruno Fernandes joined Novara in Italy, marking the beginning of his international career.
2013: Move to Udinese
In 2013, Bruno Fernandes moved from Novara to Serie A side Udinese, marking a significant step in his professional career.
2013: Signing with Udinese and Serie A Debut
In the summer of 2013, despite interest from Inter Milan and Juventus, Bruno Fernandes signed with Udinese, making his Serie A debut on November 3 and scoring his first league goal on December 7 against Napoli.
2014: Participation in Toulon Tournament
In 2014, Bruno Fernandes participated in the Toulon Tournament with the Portugal under-20s, scoring a goal against Chile and helping Portugal to a third-place finish.
2015: Marriage to Ana Pinho
In 2015, Bruno Fernandes married his childhood sweetheart, Ana Pinho.
August 2016: Move to Sampdoria
In August 2016, specifically on August 16, Bruno Fernandes moved to Sampdoria on loan with an obligation to be signed permanently, marking another step in his Italian career.
2016: Representing Portugal at the Summer Olympics
In 2016, Bruno Fernandes represented Portugal at the Summer Olympics, marking his participation in a major international tournament.
2016: Participation in Summer Olympics
In 2016, Bruno Fernandes represented Portugal in the Summer Olympics, starting every game as the team reached the quarter-finals.
January 2017: Birth of daughter
In January 2017, Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho welcomed their daughter.
June 2017: Joining Sporting CP
In June 2017, specifically on June 27, Bruno Fernandes joined Sporting CP on a five-year deal for a reported fee of €8.5 million plus bonuses after returning from the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, marking his return to Portuguese football.
August 2017: First Call-up for Portugal National Team
On August 28, 2017, Bruno Fernandes received his first call-up to the Portugal national team, replacing the injured Pizzi for World Cup qualifiers.
November 2017: Debut for Portugal National Team
On November 10, 2017, Bruno Fernandes won his first full cap for Portugal, replacing Manuel Fernandes in a friendly win over Saudi Arabia.
2017: Senior International Debut
In 2017, Bruno Fernandes made his senior international debut for Portugal, beginning his career with the national team.
2017: Signing with Sporting CP
In 2017, Bruno Fernandes signed with Sporting CP after spending five years in Italy, further advancing his football career.
May 2018: Attack at Sporting's Training Ground
On May 15, 2018, Bruno Fernandes and several of his teammates were injured following an attack by around 50 Sporting supporters at the club's training ground after the team finished third in the league.
2018: Performances in the 2018-19 season
For his performances in the 2018-19 season, Bruno Fernandes was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second successive year.
2018: Taça da Liga Win and Primeira Liga Team of the Year
In 2018, Bruno Fernandes won the Taça da Liga and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year, highlighting his achievements with Sporting CP.
March 2019: Breaking Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder
On March 3, 2019, Bruno Fernandes scored his 23rd goal of the 2018–19 campaign, surpassing António Oliveira's club record for goals by a midfielder in a season, which was set in 1981–82.
May 2019: Highest-Scoring Portuguese Midfielder in a Single Season
On May 5, 2019, Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick against Belenenses SAD, becoming the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season of all time, with 31 goals. On May 25, he scored his 33rd and final goal of the season in Sporting's victory against Porto in the Taça de Portugal final.
June 2019: UEFA Nations League Champion
In June 2019, Bruno Fernandes played in both matches of the UEFA Nations League Finals, helping Portugal defeat the Netherlands to win the trophy and being named in the Team of the Tournament.
2019: Back-to-Back Taça da Liga Win, Taça de Portugal Win, and Player of the Year Award
In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won his second consecutive Taça da Liga, as well as the Taça de Portugal. He was also named the Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second time and set a record by scoring 33 goals in all competitions, making him the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder and the highest-scoring midfielder in Europe for the season.
2019: Europa League Top Scorer
In 2019–2020, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer, highlighting his individual achievement in the competition.
2019: Scoring in Consecutive Appearances and Europa League Qualification
In the 2019–20 season, Bruno Fernandes scored seven goals in his first 10 appearances, including a run of scoring in six consecutive appearances. On November 28, 2019, he scored twice and assisted two goals in a 4–0 victory over PSV Eindhoven, securing Sporting's qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League.
January 2020: Signing with Manchester United
In January 2020, Bruno Fernandes signed with Manchester United for an initial fee of €55 million (£47 million), marking a significant move in his career.
January 2020: Agreement to Sign with Manchester United
On January 29, 2020, Manchester United confirmed they had reached an agreement with Sporting to sign Bruno Fernandes, and the transfer was officially completed the following day. He signed a five-and-a-half-year contract.
September 2020: Birth of son
In September 2020, Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho welcomed their son.
February 2021: Goal and Assists in Record-Equalling Win Against Southampton
On February 2, 2021, Bruno Fernandes scored one goal and made two assists in Manchester United's Premier League record-equalling 9–0 home win against Southampton, contributing significantly to the victory.
2021: Champions League Top Assist Provider
During the 2021-22 season, Bruno Fernandes was the top assist provider in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League, with seven assists in total.
2021: UEFA Europa League Final
In 2021, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the UEFA Europa League final, showcasing his impact on the team's performance.
March 2022: World Cup Qualification
On March 29, 2022, Bruno Fernandes scored both goals in Portugal's 2–0 win over North Macedonia, securing their qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
April 2022: Signing New Contract with Manchester United
On April 1, 2022, Bruno Fernandes signed a new contract with Manchester United which would keep him at the club until June 2026, with the option of a further year.
July 2022: Changing Squad Number to 8
On July 1, 2022, Manchester United announced that they had changed Bruno Fernandes' squad number from 18 to his preferred number 8, paying tribute to his birth date and his father.
September 2022: Most minutes played
From September 15, 2022, leading into 2023, Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes in world football, totaling 72 games and 6,666 minutes.
2022: Most Chances Created in the Premier League
During the 2022–23 Premier League season, Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119), the highest on record since 2003–04 by a United player in a single campaign.
January 2023: 150th Appearance for Manchester United and 100th Goal Contribution
In January 2023, Bruno Fernandes made his 150th appearance for Manchester United. On January 18, 2023, he registered his 100th goal contribution for the club. On January 3, 2023, he assisted Marcus Rashford's goal in United's 3–0 home win over Bournemouth.
July 2023: Named Club Captain
In July 2023, Bruno Fernandes was named as the club captain, replacing Harry Maguire.
2023: FA Cup Final
In 2023, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the FA Cup final.
2023: FA Cup Final and UEFA Champions League Qualification
In 2023, Manchester United qualified for the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League. In the 2023 FA Cup final, Bruno Fernandes equalised for United through a penalty in an eventual 2–1 defeat to Manchester City.
2023: Recognition by Guardiola and De Bruyne
In 2023, Pep Guardiola praised Bruno Fernandes's creativity as one of the best he's ever seen. Kevin De Bruyne rated him as the best player in his position in the Premier League.
January 2024: Contract offer from Al-Hilal rejected
In January 2024, Bruno Fernandes received a €100 million contract offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, which he turned down to stay focused on Manchester United.
April 2024: 50th Premier League Goal and Player of the Month Award
In April 2024, Bruno Fernandes scored his 50th Premier League goal in a draw against Liverpool and was named Manchester United Player of the Month after scoring seven goals in six appearances.
May 2024: Selection for UEFA Euro 2024
In May 2024, Bruno Fernandes was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.
2024: Europa League Top Scorer
In 2024–2025, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer, highlighting his individual achievement in the competition.
2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers
Throughout the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers in 2024, Bruno Fernandes contributed with goals and assists, leading Portugal to qualify for Euro 2024 with a record of ten consecutive wins, and finishing as the top assister.
March 2025: Hat-trick and Premier League Player of the Month Award
In March 2025, Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League and earned his fifth Premier League Player of the Month award.
August 2025: First Premier League Goal of the Season
In August 2025, Bruno Fernandes scored his first Premier League goal of the 2025–26 season with a 97th-minute penalty against Burnley.
2025: UEFA Europa League Final
In 2025, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the UEFA Europa League final, showcasing his impact on the team's performance.
February 2026: 200 Goal Contributions
In February 2026, following a goal against Tottenham Hotspur, Bruno Fernandes became the second fastest player to make 200 goal contributions in Manchester United's history.
June 2026: End of New Contract with Manchester United
On April 1, 2022, Bruno Fernandes signed a new contract with Manchester United which would keep him at the club until June 2026, with the option of a further year.
June 2027: Contract Extended with Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes' contract with Manchester United was extended to June 30, 2027, dispelling rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia.
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