Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has officially etched his name into Premier League history. During a thrilling final-day clash against Brighton & Hove Albion, the Portuguese playmaker registered his 21st assist of the 2025-26 campaign, setting an unprecedented competition milestone.
The historic moment unfolded in the 33rd minute when Fernandes delivered a trademark, pin-point corner. Flawlessly finding teammate Patrick Dorgu, the defender powered a header into the back of the net to seal the playmaker’s place in the record books.
Before this decisive fixture, Fernandes was locked at 20 assists alongside division icons Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. By pulling ahead of the legendary duo, United’s midfield maestro now stands alone at the absolute pinnacle of single-season creativity in English football.
This historic achievement caps off an extraordinary individual year for the midfielder. Alongside his record-breaking creative output, Fernandes has already swept the season’s individual accolades, securing both the Premier League Player of the Season and the prestigious Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards.