Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League Player of the Season for 2025/26. The official announcement was made today by the league’s organizers ahead of Sunday’s final round of fixtures, which has already seen Arsenal crowned as league champions.
The 31-year-old Portuguese international has enjoyed a phenomenal domestic campaign, racking up eight goals and registering 20 assists in league play. His 20th assist officially equals the all-time Premier League single-season record, shared by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry (2002/03) and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20).
Fernandes will have a golden opportunity to break the record outright and claim the milestone for himself this Sunday in the 38th and final round of the season, when the Red Devils travel to face Brighton & Hove Awakening.
Fernandes played a central, anchoring role in stabilizing Manchester United through a season of tactical evolution. His influence grew even more pronounced following a managerial shift at Old Trafford, when Michael Carrick stepped up to replace Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim at the helm.
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Under Carrick’s guidance, Fernandes marshaled United’s midfield to solidify a third-place finish in the standings. While they missed out on the title race to virtual champions Arsenal and second-placed local rivals Manchester City, securing a podium finish ensures a return to Europe’s elite table next season.
With individual silverware already secured, all eyes in Manchester now turn to Sunday’s finale to see if their talismanic playmaker can write his name permanently into the Premier League history books with assist number 21.
