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 also plays for the Portugal national team. Widely considered one of the best attacking midfielders globally, Fernandes is celebrated for his creative playmaking, exceptional vision, prolific goal-scoring abilities, and precise passing skills.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: António Oliveira's Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder

In 1981–82, António Oliveira set the club record for goals by a midfielder in a season. This record was surpassed by Bruno Fernandes on March 3, 2019, when he scored his 23rd goal of the 2018–19 campaign.

2003: Highest 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 United player in a single campaign.

2006: Cristiano Ronaldo wins back to back Premier League Player of the Month

Bruno Fernandes 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.

2018: Performances in the 2018-19 season

For his performances 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 Team of the Year

In 2018, Bruno Fernandes won the Taça da Liga and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year, highlighting his achievements with Sporting CP.

March 2019: Breaking Club Record for Goals by a Midfielder

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, which was 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. On May 25, he scored his 33rd and final goal of the season in Sporting's victory against Porto in the Taça de Portugal final.

June 2019: UEFA Nations League Champion

In June 2019, Bruno Fernandes played in both matches of the UEFA Nations League Finals, helping Portugal defeat the Netherlands to win the trophy and being named in the Team of the Tournament.

2019: Back-to-Back Taça da Liga Win, Taça de Portugal Win, and Player of the Year Award

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won his second consecutive Taça da Liga, as well as the Taça de Portugal. He was also named the Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second time and set a record by scoring 33 goals in all competitions, making him the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder and the highest-scoring midfielder in Europe for the season.

2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Victory

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won the UEFA Nations League Finals with Portugal and was named to the Team of the Tournament on home soil, highlighting his success in international football.

2019: Europa League Top Scorer

In 2019–2020, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer, highlighting his individual achievement in the competition.

September 2022: Most minutes played

From September 15, 2022, leading into 2023, Bruno Fernandes played the most minutes in world football, totaling 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 United player in a single campaign.

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

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

2024: Europa League Top Scorer

In 2024–2025, Bruno Fernandes was the Europa League top scorer, highlighting his individual achievement in the competition.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers

Throughout the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers in 2024, Bruno Fernandes contributed with goals and assists, leading Portugal to qualify for Euro 2024 with a record of ten consecutive wins, and finishing as the top assister.

March 2025: Hat-trick 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.

August 2025: First Premier League Goal of the Season

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

2025: UEFA Nations League Finals Victory

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

February 2026: 200 Goal Contributions

In February 2026, following a goal against Tottenham Hotspur, Bruno Fernandes became the second fastest player to make 200 goal contributions in Manchester United's history.