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 captains Manchester United in the Premier League and also represents the Portugal national team. Known for his playmaking abilities, goal-scoring record, and leadership qualities, Fernandes has become a key player for both club and country since his arrival at Manchester United in January 2020. He is celebrated for his creativity, passing range, and penalty-taking prowess, making him a vital asset in midfield. His impact on Manchester United was immediate, contributing significantly to their improved performance.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: António Oliveira's Club Record

In 1981-82, António Oliveira set the club record for goals by a midfielder in a season for Sporting CP.

2003: Premier League Chances Record

Since 2003-04, Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119) during the 2022-23 Premier League season which is the highest on record by a Manchester United player in a single campaign.

2006: Last Manchester United Player with Back-to-Back Player of the Month Awards

In June, Bruno Fernandes won multiple club and Premier League awards, including Premier League Player of the Month and Goal of the Month. He also 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.

August 2012: Joined Novara in Italy

On August 27, 2012, Bruno Fernandes joined Novara in Italy. He initially struggled with homesickness and learning Italian but settled after his girlfriend moved to Italy, earning nicknames like "Maradona of Novara" and "Mini Rui Costa". He quickly progressed to the first team in Serie B, contributing to their fifth-place finish and promotion play-offs in the 2012-13 season.

2018: Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year

For his performance, 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 Accolades

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

March 2019: Surpassing Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder

On March 3, 2019, Bruno Fernandes scored his 23rd competitive goal of the 2018-19 campaign, surpassing António Oliveira's club record for goals by a midfielder in a season, 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 to his name. He scored his 33rd and final goal of the season on May 25, 2019, during Sporting's victory against Porto in the Taça de Portugal final. For his performances in the 2018–19 season, he was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second successive year.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Win

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

2019: Back-to-back Taça da Liga and Record-Breaking Season

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes secured his second consecutive Taça da Liga title and Taça de Portugal with Sporting CP. During the 2018-19 season, he set a record by scoring 33 goals in all competitions, marking him as the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder and the highest-scoring midfielder in Europe for that single season.

2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Victory

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes was part of Portugal's squad that won the UEFA Nations League Finals on home soil. He was also named to the Team of the Tournament.

2021: Top Assist Provider in the UEFA Champions League

In the 2021-2022 season, Bruno Fernandes was the top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League, with seven assists in total.

March 2022: World Cup Qualification

On 29 March 2022, Bruno Fernandes scored both goals in Portugal's 2–0 win over North Macedonia in the final of the World Cup qualification play-offs, securing Portugal's qualification for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

2022: Most 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 Manchester United player in a single campaign.

2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

In 2022, Bruno Fernandes participated in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, providing two assists in a group stage win against Ghana and scoring both of Portugal's goals in a victory over Uruguay. He finished the tournament as the joint-top assister with three assists despite Portugal's elimination in the quarter-finals.

2023: Recognition of Creative and Goalscoring Abilities

In 2023, Bruno Fernandes's creative and goalscoring abilities were recognized by figures like Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne, with De Bruyne rating him as the best player in his position in the Premier League. Rio Ferdinand also praised his ability to create chances and his leadership qualities.

2024: FA Cup Win

In 2024, during the FA Cup final against Manchester City, Bruno 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.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers

In the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, Bruno Fernandes had a strong showing, highlighted by two assists and a brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 3–0 win on 17 June. He contributed significantly to Portugal's qualification for Euro 2024, finishing as the top assister with eight assists, and helping the team achieve a new national record of ten consecutive wins.