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Bruno Fernandes
Born: September 8, 1994
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Weight: 12st 8lb (80kg)
Hometown: Maia, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2012-2013 | Novara |
| 2013-2016 | Udinese | |
| 2016-2017 | Sampdoria | |
| 2017-2020 | Sporting Lisbon | |
| 2020- | Manchester United | |
| International | 2017- | Portugal |
Sports Mole has 3,530 articles about Bruno Fernandes. Articles 1 to 40:
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Portugal 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Can Cristiano Ronaldo finally land the biggest prize of all?
Portugal will aim to make a World Cup final for the first time this summer as they bid to give Cristiano Ronaldo the one prize that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career.13:28
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Man United news: Roy Keane reveals "lovely chat" with Bruno Fernandes after public spat
Club legend Roy Keane reveals that he had "a lovely chat" with Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes after their recent public spat.Jun 10, 15:10
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Preview:Portugal vs Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Portugal and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 17:13
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Man United transfer news: Update on future of "leader" Bruno Fernandes as Omar Berrada reveals summer strategy
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada reveals what the club plan to do with Bruno Fernandes, as well as the hierarchy's plans for the summer transfer window.Jun 5, 02:43
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Portugal lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for friendly as Roberto Martinez to make Cristiano Ronaldo decision before World Cup
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for their International Friendlies clash against Chile on Saturday.Jun 4, 23:25
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Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes contract decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'priorities' emerge
Manchester United are reportedly putting contract talks with Bruno Fernandes on the back burner until the end of 2026.Jun 4, 17:10
Man United news: "Obviously, I wanted to have won more titles", Bruno Fernandes admits frustration but backs Carrick to lead revival
Bruno Fernandes admits he expected more trophies at Old Trafford but backs Michael Carrick to lead the club's revival after securing a Champions League return.Jun 3, 08:40
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Manchester United transfer news: Bruno Fernandes admits he was "very close" to joining different Premier League club
Bruno Fernandes reveals that he was "very close" to joining another Premier League club before he signed for Manchester United in 2020.May 27, 10:04
Roy Keane fires back at Bruno Fernandes with cryptic “donkey” message after Man United captain's “lie” claims
Roy Keane labels Bruno Fernandes a "donkey" as their feud escalates, overshadowing the Manchester United captain's historic Premier League assist record of 21.May 26, 15:03
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Bruno Fernandes future: Man Utd 'make decision' as international interest grows in playmaker
Manchester United move quickly to tie down a vital dressing room leader amid growing transfer interest from overseas clubs.May 26, 00:21
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes fires back at ex-Red Devils skipper Roy Keane as war of words develops
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane, accusing the former Red Devils skipper of a "lie" in relation to his comments about the Premier League assist record.May 25, 18:13
Man United's Bruno Fernandes voted Premier League Midfielder of the Season over Arsenal, Liverpool stars
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is crowned the Premier League's Midfielder of the Season in the 2025-26 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 25, 17:30
Manchester United transfer news: Bruno Fernandes future predicted by Michael Carrick
New permanent Manchester United boss Michael Carrick makes a prediction regarding the future of Bruno Fernandes.May 25, 12:29
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Man United 2025-26 summary: Top scorer, best moment, new signings and full verdict on Michael Carrick's campaign
Sports Mole provides a full 2025-26 season summary for Manchester United, including top scorer, best moment and a full verdict on Michael Carrick's campaign.May 25, 11:00
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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd record-breaker sees off Arsenal trio to win Premier League Player of the Season award
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes beats three Arsenal stars to claim the Premier League Player of the Season prize in the 2025-26 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.May 25, 09:30
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Premier League 2025-26 Team of the Season: Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Dominik Szoboszlai
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign, including Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice and Dominik Szoboszlai.May 24, 20:42
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Sunday's Premier League results and roundup: Spurs survive, West Ham relegated as Chelsea miss out on Europe
Sports Mole rounds up the results from the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season as Tottenham survive, West Ham relegated and Chelsea miss out on Europe.May 24, 18:10
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Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain delivers against Brighton to beat Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry
Bruno Fernandes registers his 21st assist of the Premier League season for Manchester United, setting a new record in a single season.May 24, 17:02
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Man Utd transfer news: 24y/o winger 'open' to Old Trafford move after contact made recently
Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis drops major hint that he could be tempted to move to Manchester United if there is an offer on the table.May 24, 09:00
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes achieves 15-year Red Devils first with Premier League award win
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is named the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign.May 23, 12:11
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Brighton vs. Man United: Who will make Michael Carrick's first XI as permanent Red Devils boss?
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up in the Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.May 22, 19:44
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 19:03
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Man United captain Bruno Fernandes opens up on 'needed' Ruben Amorim exit, Michael Carrick arrival
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says that the Red Devils 'needed a change' when Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as head coach.May 20, 16:51
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Premier League 2025-26 awards: Vote for your Player of the Season, Best Signing and more
As the 2025-26 football season draws to a close, Sports Mole opens the 2025-26 Sports Mole Readers' Awards, giving you the chance to vote for your Player of the Season, Best Signing and many more.May 18, 06:00
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Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain matches Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne as Brighton game assessed
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes equals the Premier League assist record, and needs one more in his final game against Brighton to cement himself in the history books.May 17, 15:12
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A closer look at Manchester City's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.May 16, 19:00
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Preview:Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 15, 11:40
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Man United news: Casemiro slams the new generation in football - 'The problem is the statistics'
Departing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro used a wide-ranging interview to attack modern football's obsession with statistics and claim his love for Bruno Fernandes.May 13, 09:42
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Portugal World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Portugal squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.May 11, 13:00
Man United boss Michael Carrick outlines clear stance over Bruno Fernandes's Old Trafford future
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick outlines his stance on Bruno Fernandes's Old Trafford future.May 9, 01:01
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Arsenal: What Declan Rice needs to do to win Ballon d'Or after Bruno Fernandes FWA snub
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is told what he needs to do to win the Ballon d'Or after being pipped to the FWA Footballer of the Year prize by Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes.May 8, 20:56
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Man United lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland.May 7, 16:05
Preview:Sunderland vs Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 16:00
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Man United put on red alert as Turkish giants make Bruno Fernandes 'dream' summer transfer target
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly 'dreaming' of pulling off an ambitious summer move for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.May 4, 21:07
Bruno Fernandes assist record: Man United captain makes club history despite trailing Thierry Henry in Premier League
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes may still be behind Thierry Henry in his hunt for the Premier League assist record, but he has still made club history.May 4, 01:27
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Man United lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Matheus Cunha, Luke Shaw calls made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.May 1, 15:50
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How Man United captain Bruno Fernandes could help Michael Carrick secure long-term role at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick's chances of being handed the Manchester United managerial job on a long-term basis have reportedly been strengthened due to his strong relationship with Bruno Fernandes.Apr 29, 15:51
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'determined' to sign £34.6m player with 'official offer' lined up
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to submit an initial £34.6m offer for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson this summer.Apr 28, 17:08
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Man United vs. Brentford: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Man United and Brentford.Apr 25, 17:42
Man United transfer news: Bruno Fernandes addresses "dreams" that stopped Saudi switch as Michael Carrick faces difficult call
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes addresses why he did not leave to join the Saudi Pro League last summer despite coming close to an exit.Apr 24, 23:30
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