Manchester United‘s impressive end to the season highlights the contributions of several key players and marks a significant rise under manager Michael Carrick, as reflected in both their league ranking and individual achievements.
The team has surged into third place following a remarkable turnaround since January, with standout performances in midfield playing a crucial role in this ascent.
Among these players, one stands out for his central role in United’s successes throughout the Premier League season.
Bruno Fernandes Nominated for Player of the Season Award
Bruno Fernandes has officially received a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Season award for 2025/26, as announced on the Premier League website.
As the United captain, he has had another exceptional season, significantly contributing to the team’s return to Champions League qualification.
His influence extends beyond scoring, with his creativity proving to be a decisive factor throughout the season.
Currently, Fernandes boasts 8 league goals and 19 assists, just one shy of matching the Premier League’s single-season assist record.
This record is currently held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.
Throughout this season, the Portuguese midfielder has etched his name into Manchester United’s history by surpassing David Beckham’s assist record, further solidifying his legacy at Old Trafford.
His consistent performance has remained evident, even when the team faced challenges earlier in the campaign.
Under Carrick’s guidance, Fernandes has grown more influential, propelling the team forward as they approach the end of the season.
Looking ahead, he aims to maintain this form during the upcoming World Cup with Portugal.
The Player of the Season nomination adds to an already impressive list of accolades for Fernandes this season.
He recently secured the Football Writers’ award due to his performances throughout the campaign.
Additionally, he has been nominated for the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for April, alongside teammate Casemiro.
Discussions regarding a potential contract extension may also occur soon, with United already working on new contracts for Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo.
Bruno Fernandes is among eight nominees for the award, which also includes David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Igor Thiago.
The last Manchester United player to win this award was Nemanja Vidic during the 2010/11 season.
That period featured five consecutive winners from Old Trafford, including notable players like Ronaldo, Rooney, and Vidic himself.
Other earlier winners from the club include Peter Schmeichel, Dwight Yorke, and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
With two matches remaining, Fernandes still has the chance to pursue another record and potentially bring a major individual honor back to Manchester United.