Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, marking the first time he has won the prestigious award in his competitive career.
Fernandes enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Manchester United, setting a new Premier League record for the most assists in a single season after registering 21 assists, surpassing the previous marks held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
In addition to his assists, the Portuguese midfielder scored nine goals and played a key role in helping Manchester United finish third in the Premier League under manager Michael Carrick, securing qualification for the following season’s UEFA Champions League.



