A new landmark for Manchester United’s captain. Bruno Fernandes has reached 20 Premier League assists in the 2025/26 season, matching the competition’s single‑season record. It is a clean, creative season that now sits alongside two famous campaigns on the all‑time list on Sofascore.

20 and level with the greats

Fernandes now shares first place for most assists in a single Premier League season with Thierry Henry in 2002/03 and Kevin De Bruyne in 2019/20, each on 20. That puts him at the top of an elite chart and confirms his status as one of the league’s most reliable providers. Manchester United fans have a new number to point to when they talk about his vision and final pass.

How the leaderboard looks

Just behind the leading trio is Mesut Özil with 19 in 2015/16. The group on 18 features Mohamed Salah in 2024/25, Frank Lampard in 2004/05, De Bruyne in 2016/17, and Cesc Fàbregas in 2014/15. Fàbregas also posted 17 in 2007/08, while Eric Cantona recorded 16 in the inaugural 1992/93 season. It is a roll call that underlines how rare a 20‑assist season is.

Profile of United’s playmaker

Fernandes is a Portugal international and a right‑footed midfielder who can operate as an AM, MC, or even DM when the game demands it. He wears the number 8 shirt for Manchester United in the Premier League and stands 179 cm tall. His proposed market value on Sofascore is €37m, reflecting a player who blends work rate with end product.

Follow it on Sofascore

Sofascore tracks every pass, assist and chance created, so you can follow Fernandes’ performances in detail throughout the Premier League season. Check his position maps, match events and each game’s Sofascore Rating on his player page. If he adds to the tally, you will see it there first.