Field Insider
54.1
12%
Ratingi
79.5
±0%
Seasoni
38.6
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameBruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
PositionAttacking midfielder
NationalityPortugal
Age32
Date of birth8 Sept 1994
BirthplaceMaia
Height179 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubManchester United
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Attacking midfielder

Season stats

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7
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
630
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Manchester United.

Scout report

Experienced headGoal-getting Attacking midfielder

Bruno Fernandes is a 32-year-old attacking midfielder at Manchester United, enjoying a standout season — 9 goals and 21 assists in 35 appearances, a Season grade of 80, top 11% of Premier League attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 48.3, ranking 83rd of 134 in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (89.6% of available minutes). He brings 0.88 goal contributions per 90 (0.26 goals, 0.62 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Fernandes.

Judged on this season alone, Fernandes graded 80 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 9 attacking midfielders in the Premier League, on 9 goals and 21 assists in 35 appearances (0.881 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 80 → 80). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 48, 5th of 9 of the 9 attacking midfielders in the Premier League. At 32 Fernandes is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 38.6 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Fernandes is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2020/21Trending upBreakout: 2025/26
Current potential5th of 9 attacking midfielders · Premier LeagueCurrent seasonTop 12% attacking midfielders · Premier League1st-best attacking midfielder in the Premier League83rd in the Premier League · potential5th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Premier League
48.3
Ratingi
5th of 9 attacking midfielders
79.5
Seasoni
elite — among the best in the position
89.6%
Minutes
near ever-present
0.88
Goal contrib / 90
elite end product

Output in context · Manchester United finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side

35
Apps
9
Goals
21
Assists
30
G+A
0.26
Goals / app

9 goals in 35 appearances (0.26 per game) for an upper-table side. He also laid on 21 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 30 goal contributions (0.86 per appearance).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 89.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.88 goal contributions per 90 (0.26 goals, 0.62 assists) — productive for the role.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 99/100).

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.

Outlook

With a Rating of 48.3, Fernandes carries the 5th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Premier League of 9. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.88 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals9—

Passing

Assists21—

Defending

Tackles54—
Interceptions20—
Blocks5—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5
Red cards0