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. Currently, he captains Manchester United in the Premier League and represents the Portugal national team. Widely considered one of the best attacking midfielders globally, he's celebrated for his creative playmaking, exceptional vision, goal-scoring prowess, and precise passing skills. His contributions make him a key player for both club and country.

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1981: António Oliveira's club record for goals

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

1999: Set new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season

On March 15, 2026, Bruno Fernandes set a new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season, registering his 16th assist of the 2025–26 campaign, surpassing the previous mark of 15 set by David Beckham in 1999–2000.

2000: Set new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season

2003: United Player chance creation Record since 2003-04

Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119) in the 2022–23 Premier League, 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 awards

Cristiano Ronaldo was the last Manchester United player to win back to back Premier League Player of the Month awards in the 2006–07 season, before Bruno Fernandes.

August 2012: Joined Novara

On August 27, 2012, Bruno Fernandes joined Novara in Italy. He initially struggled with homesickness and learning Italian, but settled in after his girlfriend moved to Italy.

March 2019: Surpassed 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.

May 2019: Highest-Scoring Portuguese Midfielder in a Single Season

On May 5, 2019, Bruno Fernandes became the highest-scoring Portuguese midfielder in a single season of all time, with 31 goals. On May 25, he scored his 33rd goal of the season in Sporting's victory in the Taça de Portugal final. He was named Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second successive year.

June 2019: Won the UEFA Nations League Finals

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

2019: UEFA Nations League Finals Win

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

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

In 2019, Bruno Fernandes won back-to-back Taças da Liga and was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year and Primeira Liga Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. He also scored a record of 33 goals in all competitions.

2021: UEFA Europa League final

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

2021: UEFA Champions League

In the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League, Bruno Fernandes was the top assist provider.

September 2022: Played most minutes in world football

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

2022: Created most chances in Premier League

During the 2022–23 Premier League season, Bruno Fernandes created the most chances (119).

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

In January 2023, Bruno Fernandes made his 150th appearance for Manchester United and registered his 100th goal contribution for the club. On February 26, Fernandes started in the 2023 EFL Cup final where Manchester United beat Newcastle United 2-0, winning his first trophy with the club.

2023: FA Cup final

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

2023: Praised for creative and goalscoring abilities

In 2023, Bruno Fernandes was praised by Pep Guardiola, Kevin De Bruyne and Rio Ferdinand for his creative and goalscoring abilities.

April 2024: Scored 50th Premier League goal and named Player of the Month

On April 7, 2024, Bruno Fernandes scored his 50th Premier League goal. Later in April 2024, he was named Manchester United Player of the Month after scoring seven goals in six appearances.

March 2025: Scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad, earned Premier League Player of the Month award, and nominated for PFA Players' Player of the Year

In March 2025, Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League. He also earned his fifth Premier League Player of the Month award. On June 20, 2025, he was nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year.

2025: UEFA Europa League final

In 2025, Bruno Fernandes contributed to Manchester United reaching the UEFA Europa League final.

2025: Set new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season

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

February 2026: Second fastest player to make 200 goal contributions in Manchester United's history

On February 7, 2026, 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: Set new Manchester United record for most assists in a single Premier League season

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