Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially been named the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025/2026 campaign.
The announcement marks a crowning achievement in a truly historic individual season for the Portuguese midfielder.
Fernandes’ recognition comes after a masterful year in which he served as the undisputed engine of Manchester United’s resurgence under manager Michael Carrick.
His influence on the pitch has been statistical, emotional, and tactical. Throughout the 2025/26 season, he has been the primary creative force for his side.
He led his team across more than 20 individual metrics, including chances created, big chances created, and total successful passes.
​The standout statistic of his campaign and the one that defined his title charge is his record-equaling creativity.
Fernandes has matched the legendary Premier League single-season record of 20 assists, a feat previously held only by icons Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
With one match remaining against Brighton & Hove Albion, the United skipper has the opportunity to claim that record as his own.
The road to the award was anything but easy, as Fernandes faced stiff competition from some of the league’s most dominant teams.
He beat out a high-caliber shortlist that included the Arsenal trio of Gabriel, David Raya, and Declan Rice, as well as Manchester City’s lethal forward Erling Haaland and breakout star Antoine Semenyo.
The panel of football experts and the public vote ultimately recognized the sheer volume of his contributions, which proved vital in securing Champions League qualification for Manchester United.
This prestigious Premier League award adds to an already overflowing trophy cabinet for Fernandes this year.
He won Manchester United player’s player and Sir Matt Bubsy award. Bruno Fernandes also claimed the ​Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year.
As the final matchday approaches, the football world looks back on a season where the Manchester United captain didn’t just participate; he dictated the rhythm of the entire competition.
His ability to produce moments of magic whether from the No. 10 role or in deeper midfield configurations has solidified his legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever playmakers.
The official crowning of Fernandes as the league’s best player is a prove to his consistency and his relentless drive, proving that even in a highly competitive era, individual brilliance can define a team’s entire identity.
As he prepares for the final game of the season, he does so with the knowledge that his peers, the experts, and the fans agree that the 2025/26 season belonged to Bruno Fernandes.
