Bruno Fernandes named PFA Player of the Year after record assists season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Bruno Fernandes has been awarded the PFA Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season at the ceremony held on August 25, 2026. The Manchester United captain achieved a record 21 assists in the Premier League, surpassing the previous record held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. Despite Manchester United not winning a trophy this past season, Fernandes topped a competitive shortlist that included Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, and others. Additionally, Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw was recognized as the Women's Player of the Year for her role in leading her team to success. Other awards included the Young Player of the Year accolades for Nico O'Reilly and Olivia Smith.
- •Bruno Fernandes recorded 21 assists, a Premier League record.
- •The PFA awards ceremony took place on August 25, 2026.
- •Fernandes beat Declan Rice and others to secure the honor.
- •Bunny Shaw won Women's Player of the Year for her performances.
- •Nico O'Reilly and Olivia Smith received Young Player awards.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes Wins PFA Player of the Year after record-breaking season
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year as Manchester United captain rewarded for assists record
"Bruno Fernandes was named the PFA Player of the Year on Tuesday after a record-breaking 2025/26 season for Manchester United, beating Arsenal's Declan Rice to the prestigious award
"Portugal star given more individual recognition for his record-breaking 2025/26 campaign
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:30 PMBruno Fernandes Wins PFA Player of the Year after record-breaking season
Bruno Fernandes was named the PFA Player of the Year on Tuesday after a record-breaking 2025/26 season for Manchester United, beating Arsenal's Declan Rice to the prestigious award
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:56 PMBruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year as Manchester United captain rewarded for assists record
Portugal star given more individual recognition for his record-breaking 2025/26 campaign
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