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 an attacking midfielder. He captains Manchester United in the Premier League and plays for the Portugal national team. Widely considered one of the best attacking midfielders globally, Fernandes is celebrated for his creative playmaking, exceptional vision, goal-scoring prowess, and precise passing abilities.

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2006: Cristiano Ronaldo won back-to-back Premier League Player of the Month awards.

Cristiano Ronaldo had won back-to-back Premier League Player of the Month awards in the 2006–07 season, before Bruno Fernandes equalled the achievement.

August 2012: Joined Novara in Italy

On 27 August 2012, Bruno Fernandes joined Novara in Italy, initially struggling with homesickness and language difficulties before settling in and being promoted to the first team.

May 2018: Attack by Sporting Supporters and Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year

On 15 May 2018, Bruno Fernandes and his teammates were injured following an attack by Sporting supporters. Despite this, he was named the Primeira Liga Player of the Year on July 6 and later signed a new contract with the club.

2018: Won Taça da Liga and Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year

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.

2018: 2018-19 Season

In the 2018-19 season, Bruno Fernandes broke the club record for goals by a midfielder and ultimately became the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season, being named the Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second successive year for his performances.

March 2019: Broke Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder

On 3 March 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: Became Highest-Scoring Portuguese Midfielder in a Single Season

On 5 May 2019, Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick, becoming the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season of all time, with 31 goals. He scored his 33rd and final goal of the season on May 25 during Sporting's victory against Porto in the Taça de Portugal final.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Finals

In June 2019, Bruno Fernandes played in both matches of the UEFA Nations League Finals as Portugal defeated the Netherlands to win the trophy; he was also named in the Team of the Tournament.

2019: Won Taça da Liga and Named Primeira Liga Player of the Year

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won back-to-back Taças da Liga, as well as the Taça de Portugal, leading to him being named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both seasons.

2019: Won the UEFA Nations League Finals and Named to Team of the Tournament

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

2019: Europa League Top Scorer

In 2019–20, Bruno Fernandes was named the Europa League top scorer.

2021: Top assist provider in the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League

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

September 2022: Most minutes played in world football

From September 15, 2022, to 2023, Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes in world football, totaling 72 games and 6,666 minutes.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers

During the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers, Bruno Fernandes provided two assists and scored a brace against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 17. He also scored against Slovakia on September 8 and provided a goal and a hat-trick of assists against Luxembourg on September 11. He finished the qualifying campaign as the top assister with eight assists, and Portugal topped their qualifying group with ten consecutive wins, setting a new national team record.

2024: Europa League Top Scorer

In 2024–25, Bruno Fernandes was named the Europa League top scorer.

March 2025: Hat-trick against Real Sociedad 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 after scoring two goals and providing two assists, including a direct free-kick against Arsenal.

August 2025: First Premier League Goal of the 2025-26 Season

In August 2025, Bruno Fernandes scored his first Premier League goal of the 2025–26 season, a 97th minute penalty, securing a 3–2 win against Burnley.

2025: Won the UEFA Nations League Finals

In 2025, Bruno Fernandes won the UEFA Nations League Finals with Portugal.

February 2026: 200 Goal Contributions for Manchester United

On 7 February 2026, after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur, Bruno Fernandes became the second fastest player to reach 200 goal contributions in Manchester United's history, with 104 goals and 96 assists.

March 2026: New Assist Record for Manchester United

On 15 March 2026, Bruno Fernandes set a new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season with his 16th assist of the 2025–26 campaign in a 3–1 win over Aston Villa.