Bruno Fernandes's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Bruno Fernandes. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned as one of the best midfielders globally. Currently, he captains both Premier League club Manchester United and the Portugal national team. His exceptional passing, vision, dribbling skills, and free-kick expertise distinguish him.
1981: António Oliveira's Club Record
In 1981, António Oliveira set the club record for goals by a midfielder in a season.
2003: Premier League Chances Record
Since 2003, no player in Premier League has created more chances
2006: Cristiano Ronaldo's Premier League Player of the Month Awards
In the 2006-07 season, Cristiano Ronaldo won back-to-back Premier League Player of the Month awards
2018: Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year
In 2018, Bruno Fernandes was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year
2018: Won Taça da Liga
In 2018, Bruno Fernandes won the Taça da Liga with Sporting CP and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Primeira Liga Player of the Year.
March 2019: Broke Club Record
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.
May 2019: Highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder
On May 5, 2019, Bruno Fernandes became the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season of all time, with 31 goals to his name and was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the 2018-19 season.
June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Victory
In June 2019, Bruno Fernandes played in both matches of the UEFA Nations League Finals, where Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1–0 to win the trophy, and he was named in the "Team of the Tournament".
2019: Won Second Taça da Liga
In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won his second consecutive Taça da Liga and the Taça de Portugal with Sporting CP. He was also named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second time.
March 2022: World Cup Qualification
In March 2022, Bruno Fernandes scored both goals in Portugal's 2–0 win over North Macedonia, securing Portugal's qualification for the 2022 World Cup.
September 2022: Most Minutes in World Football
From September 15, 2022, to 2023, Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes in world football, with 72 games and 6,666 minutes.
2022: Created Most Chances in Premier League
In the 2022-23 Premier League season, Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119), the highest on record since 2003-04 by a Manchester United player.
2023: Recognition as Creative Midfielder
In 2023, Kevin De Bruyne rated Bruno Fernandes as the best player in his position in the Premier League.
2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers
In 2024, Bruno Fernandes contributed significantly to Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, finishing as the top assister and leading Portugal to a record-breaking qualification.
2024: FA Cup Win
In the 2024 FA Cup final against local rivals Manchester City, Fernandes assisted Kobbie Mainoo's goal in an eventual 2–1 win for United, winning his second trophy with the club and his first as club captain.
