Bruno Fernandes Wins 2026 PFA Player of the Year Award
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially been crowned the 2026 Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year.
The 31-year-old midfielder picked up the award at the 53rd annual PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 25, 2026. Voted on by his fellow professional players, this honor highlights an exceptional 2025/26 season.
A Record-Breaking Campaign
Fernandes delivered one of the best creative seasons in Premier League history. His key achievements include:
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21 Premier League Assists: He broke the legendary single-season assist record previously shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
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Champions League Return: He led Manchester United to a third-place finish, securing a spot back in top-tier European football.
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The Individual Sweep: He added the PFA honor to his earlier wins for Premier League Player of the Season and FWA Footballer of the Year.
Who Did Bruno Fernandes Beat?
The vote was fiercely contested. Fernandes beat out five top nominees across the league:
Full List of Major 2026 PFA Award Winners
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Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
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Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year: Bunny Shaw (Manchester City)
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Men’s PFA Young Player of the Year: Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City)
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Women’s PFA Young Player of the Year: Olivia Smith (Arsenal)
Fernandes was also named to the 2026 PFA Premier League Team of the Year alongside midfielders Declan Rice and Rayan Cherki.
What’s Next?
Do you think Bruno Fernandes can repeat this performance and lead Manchester United to a Premier League title next season?
