United Briefing: Bruno on his Player of the Year award
Find out what our Portuguese magician said about his second Player of the Year award.
www.manutd.comBruno Fernandes has won multiple end-of-season honors in 2025-26, including the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season, highlighting his standout season for Manchester United. He was also voted as Manchester United Players’ Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season by his teammates, and received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award from supporters in that period. More recently, he has been recognized with the FWA Footballer of the Year title, making him one of United’s most decorated players in recent campaigns.[1][3][6][7]
Key points
- FWA Footballer of the Year 2025-26: Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, celebrated for his creativity and influence across the season.[7][10]
- Premier League Player of the Season 2025-26: Awarded to Fernandes for his contributions as United chase a top-four finish, including goals and assists that underpin the team’s attack.[6][8]
- Peer and fan recognition: The Players’ Player of the Year and Busby awards underscore his standing within the club and among fans.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull out a compact timeline of the major awards Bruno Fernandes has won in the past two seasons and provide sources for each item.