Manchester United skipper, Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025/2026 campaign, capping off a brilliant individual year at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese playmaker edged out a fierce field of nominees to secure the prestigious accolade for the first time since arriving in England. Fernandes served as the driving force behind United’s successful push to regain their place in Europe’s elite club competition, earning immense praise from analysts, journalists, and fans throughout the year.
How did Bruno Fernandes win the Premier League 2025/2026 Player of the Season?
The 31-year-old completely dominated the English top flight’s creative metrics this season, finishing as the league’s top playmaker with the following statistics:
- Total Chances Created: 124
- Open-Play Chances Created: 88
- Big Chances Created: 30
- Big Chances Created in Open Play: 24
- Total Assists: 19
- Completed Through Balls: 14 (tied for first)
Beyond his staggering numbers, the United captain consistently stepped up in high-stakes matches, delivering match-winning goals when his team needed them most. This Premier League honor comes just weeks after Fernandes was named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, solidifying his status as the undisputed standout of the 2025/2026 football calendar.