| Age: | 31 years |
| Date of birth: | September 8, 1994 |
| Height, weight: | 179 cm, 69 kg |
| Place of birth: | Maia, Portugal |
| Citizenship: | Portugal |
| Position: | Midfielder (attacking) |
| Club: | Manchester United |
| Number: | 8 |
| In team since: | 2020 |
| Contract until: | June 30, 2026 |
| Contract extensions: | Last extension - 2022 |
| Market value: | ~€70 million (may fluctuate) |
| Eye color: | Brown |
| Preferred foot: | Right |
| Agent: | Miguel Pinho |
Biography of Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes - Portuguese attacking midfielder, captain of Manchester United and player of the Portugal national team. He is considered one of the most productive creative midfielders of his generation: he combines high chance creation with rare scoring ability for a midfielder and consistently influences the game as both a playmaker and a goal scorer.
Early stages: Italy as a school of growth
Fernandes began his professional career in Italy, where he moved at the age of 18 - to Serie B club Novara (2012). The move was difficult: homesickness, language barriers, adaptation to a new environment. But he quickly settled in - earned playing time in the first team and helped the club finish the season in the playoff zone.
In 2013, he chose Udinese, although more prestigious clubs were interested. The reason was pragmatic: guarantees of first-team football. He made his Serie A debut in November 2013, and scored his first goal in December - against Napoli. In 2016, he moved to Sampdoria (initially on loan with an obligation to buy) and had a full strong season.
Sporting CP: becoming a leader and a "goal machine"
In 2017, Fernandes returned to Portugal and signed with Sporting. There he quickly became the face of the team:
- 16 goals and 20 assists in his debut season
- Included in the Primeira Liga Team of the Season
- Best player of the league twice in a row (2017-18, 2018-19)
2018-19 season:
- 33 goals in all competitions
- Record for a midfielder in Portugal
- Top-scoring midfielder in Europe
- Portuguese Cup winner
- Two consecutive League Cups (2018, 2019)
Manchester United: becoming a system-forming player
In January 2020, Bruno joined Manchester United for around €55 million (plus bonuses). From the first weeks, he became a key player of the team.
- 2020-21 - outstanding season, Europa League final
- 2021-22 - hat-trick vs Leeds, top assist provider in UCL (7 assists)
- 2022-23 - League Cup winner, FA Cup final
- Since 2023 - club captain, FA Cup winner 2024
By 2025-26:
- 300+ matches for the club
- 100 goals
- 200+ goal contributions
Portugal national team
Fernandes made his debut in 2017 and has participated in major tournaments:
- World Cup 2018 and 2022
- Euro 2020 and Euro 2024
Key moments:
- Two goals vs North Macedonia (qualification for World Cup 2022)
- 3 assists at World Cup 2022
- 8 assists in Euro 2024 qualifiers
- Goal vs Turkey and converted penalty vs Slovenia
Personal life of Bruno Fernandes
Bruno was born in the Porto area. As a child, he played football with his brother Ricardo, who also became a footballer.
Before moving to Italy, he was already in a relationship with Ana Pinho. They got married in 2015.
- Daughter - January 2017
- Son - September 2020
His signature celebration (covering his ears) is linked to his daughter.
He speaks several languages:
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- French (basic)
Interesting facts about Bruno Fernandes
- Started as a central defender
- Chose Boavista due to transport to training
- 33 goals in 2018-19 - record for a midfielder
- Was affected by Sporting fan attack (2018)
- Spoke out against the Super League ("dreams cannot be bought")
- Unique Premier League award double (Player and Goal of the Month)
- Europa League top scorer (2019-20, 2024-25)
- Has symbolic tattoos (8, F, 23)
Statistics of Bruno Fernandes
Club statistics
Novara
| Season | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | 23 | 4 |
| Total | 23 | 4 |
Udinese
| Season | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | 28 | 4 |
| 2014/15 | 34 | 4 |
| 2015/16 | 33 | 3 |
| Total | 95 | 11 |
Sampdoria
| Season | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 35 | 5 |
| Total | 35 | 5 |
Sporting
| Season | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 56 | 16 |
| 2018/19 | 53 | 32 |
| 2019/20 | 28 | 15 |
| Total | 137 | 63 |
Manchester United
| Season | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 22 | 12 |
| 2020/21 | 58 | 28 |
| 2021/22 | 46 | 10 |
| 2022/23 | 59 | 14 |
| 2023/24 | 48 | 15 |
| 2024/25 | 57 | 19 |
| 2025/26 | 27 | 7 |
| Total | 317 | 105 |
Overall career statistics
- Matches: 607
- Goals: 188
Portugal national team
- Matches: 63
- Goals: 19
- Wins: 44
- Draws: 11
- Losses: 8
Controversies involving Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes is not considered a player frequently involved in serious scandals. However, there have been controversial moments in his career related mainly to his behavior on the pitch.
He is often criticized for:
- Emotional behavior
- Arguing with referees
- Showing frustration toward teammates
Nevertheless, no serious off-field scandals or legal issues have been associated with him.
