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 for his role as a midfielder. He currently plays for and captains Manchester United in the Premier League. Additionally, he is a key player for the Portugal national team. Known for his playmaking abilities, goal-scoring record, and leadership qualities, Fernandes has become a vital asset to both club and country since joining Manchester United in January 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: António Oliveira's club record

António Oliveira set the club record for goals by a midfielder in a season in 1981.

2003: Record since 2003-04

During 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 in a single campaign.

2018: Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year

Bruno Fernandes was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for his performance throughout 2018.

2018: Taça da Liga win and Primeira Liga recognition

In 2018, Bruno Fernandes won the Taça da Liga and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Primeira Liga Player of the Year.

March 2019: Breaking club record for goals by a midfielder

On 3 March 2019, Bruno Fernandes surpassed António Oliveira's club record for goals by a midfielder in a season.

May 2019: Highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder

On 5 May 2019, Bruno Fernandes became the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season of all time, with 31 goals.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Victory

In June 2019, Bruno Fernandes played in both matches as Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1–0 in Porto to win the UEFA Nations League Finals. He was named in the "Team of the Tournament" for his performance.

2019: Back-to-back Taça da Liga win and record-breaking season

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes secured back-to-back Taças da Liga, along with the Taça de Portugal. He was also named Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Player of the Year for the second consecutive season and achieved a record of 33 goals in all competitions.

2019: Europa League top scorer

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer.

2019: UEFA Nations League Finals win and Team of the Tournament

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won the UEFA Nations League Finals with Portugal and was named to the Team of the Tournament.

2021: Top assist provider in the Champions League

During the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League season, Bruno Fernandes was the top assist provider, with seven assists in total.

2021: UEFA Europa League final with Man United

In 2021, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the UEFA Europa League final.

September 2022: Most minutes played in world football

From 15 September 2022 to 2023, Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes in world football, with 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 Manchester United player in a single campaign.

2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup Performance

In 2022, Bruno Fernandes played in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, providing two assists against Ghana on November 25 and scoring both goals against Uruguay on November 28. He also provided an assist against Switzerland on December 6. Portugal was eliminated in the quarter-finals, but Fernandes finished as joint-top assister.

January 2023: 150th appearance for Manchester United and EFL Cup final

In January 2023, Bruno Fernandes made his 150th appearance for Manchester United and on 26 February, started in the 2023 EFL Cup final as Manchester United beat Newcastle United 2–0.

2023: FA Cup final with Man United

In 2023, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the FA Cup final.

April 2024: 50th Premier League Goal and Player of the Month

In April 2024, Bruno Fernandes scored his 50th Premier League goal and was named Manchester United Player of the Month after scoring seven goals in six appearances.

2024: Europa League top scorer

In 2024, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers

In March 2024, Bruno Fernandes continued his World Cup form during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, providing two assists and a brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 17. He scored the only goal against Slovakia on September 8 and scored a goal and provided a hat-trick of assists against Luxembourg on September 11. He finished as the top assister with eight assists.