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(VIDEO) What made Bruno Fernandes the best player in the Premier League?
Bruno Fernandes was named the Player of the Season in the Premier League for the first time in his career.
Bruno Fernandes was named the Player of the Season in the Premier League for the first time in his career.
The Portuguese midfielder was one of the standout players for Manchester United, who finished third in the standings.
As club captain, Fernandes became the creative engine of the team throughout the campaign.
His assist record made the difference
Fernandes finished the season with:
- 8 goals
- 20 assists in 37 matches
That total allowed him to break the Premier League single-season assist record.
He could still extend the mark in Manchester United’s final match against Aston Villa.
He created more chances than anyone else
Another key factor behind the award was his incredible creativity.
Fernandes created 132 goal-scoring chances during the season, the highest number in the Premier League.
That total was 43 more than Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool.
Who did Bruno Fernandes beat?
The award was decided through a combination of fan votes and an expert panel.
Other nominees included:
- Gabriel Jesus
- David Raya
- Declan Rice
- Erling Haaland
- Antoine Semenyo
- Igor Thiago
- Morgan Gibbs-White
