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Bruno Fernandes Wins PL Player of Season, Ties Assist Record

5/23/2026

Summary

**Bruno Fernandes Wins Player**

Bruno Fernandes was voted Premier League Player of the Season for 2025-26.
He recorded 20 assists (matching Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record) and added eight goals for 28 direct contributions in 37 matches.
132 created chances, 43 more than the second-most, helped United finish third and earn Champions League qualification.
He also won the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Footballer of the Year, first United player since Wayne Rooney (2010).

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History

Historical Context

Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement on 8 May 2013, ending a tenure that produced 13 Premier League titles and 38 trophies. His departure triggered a turbulent post-Ferguson era, with David Moyes appointed in July 2013 followed by rapid managerial turnover. Manchester United now seeks to restore the consistency that defined its 2012-13 title season.

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**Bruno Fernandes Wins Player**

Bruno Fernandes was voted Premier League Player of the Season for 2025-26.
He recorded 20 assists (matching Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record) and added eight goals for 28 direct contributions in 37 matches.
132 created chances, 43 more than the second-most, helped United finish third and earn Champions League qualification.
He also won the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Footballer of the Year, first United player since Wayne Rooney (2010).

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