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Bruno Fernandes news
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The gist
Bruno Fernandes won the PFA Players' Player of the Year for 2025/26 with 21 assists. He also swept FWA and Premier League Player of the Season honors.
Background
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain, had a standout 2025/26 season, breaking the Premier League's single-season assist record with 21 assists. This helped United qualify for the Champions League. His performances earned him multiple individual awards, culminating in the PFA Players' Player of the Year, voted by his fellow professionals.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Bruno Fernandes is named PFA Players' Player of the Year, beating Arsenal and Man City stars. He also features in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
- Aug 27, 2026Reports confirm Fernandes' award, noting he broke the Premier League assist record with 21 assists and won the FWA and Premier League Player of the Season.
- Aug 29, 2026Wayne Rooney publicly backs Fernandes as the deserving winner of the PFA award.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The PFA recognized Fernandes as the Players' Player of the Year, voted by his peers.
- Support
- Wayne Rooney said Fernandes is the only deserving recipient of the PFA Player of the Year award.
- Caution
- Paul Scholes advised Fernandes to keep his 'mouth shut' after his comments following a defeat to Hull City.