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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

2019: Won UEFA Nations League Finals

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

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: 2022 FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Bruno Fernandes played in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, providing assists and scoring goals, ultimately finishing as a joint-top assister despite Portugal's elimination in the quarter-finals.

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.