A record has been shattered! Bruno Fernandes is officially the greatest single-season playmaker in Premier League history. The newly crowned Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign now has more assists than any other player in Premier League history. Yankee Scores breaks down the metrics of Bruno’s legendary, record-breaking season.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, with 21 assists, has broken Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record for most assists in a single Premier League season.
A Historic Corner at Brighton
Fernandes registered his 21st assist with a corner converted by Patrick Dorgu for Manchester United to take the lead. Dorgu then turned provider as Fernandes capped off his evening with a stunning strike.
BRUNO FERNANDES. RECORD-BREAKER. pic.twitter.com/jWBSwmUU4O
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 24, 2026
Overall, Fernades notched 21 assists and scored 9 goals in the 2025/2026 English Premier League season.
🚨 OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes breaks Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry’s record for most assists in a single Premier League season.
21 assists delivered this season. 👑🇵🇹
History. 🎞️ pic.twitter.com/DfoitnhxFf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2026
The Portuguese midfielder who tied the record during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest won the Premier League Player of the Year award on Saturday.
1.Bruno Fernandes (2025/26) – Manchester United – 21
2. Thierry Henry (2002/03) – Arsenal 20
3. Kevin De Bruyne (2019/20) Manchester City 20
Fernandes has now guided Manchester United to a third-place finish.
The Carrick Renaissance
The turnaround for Manchester United is also not unconnected to the gaffer Michael Carrick who has steadied the ship.
The former Sporting Lisbon playmaker will now look to competing with Europe’s best in the Champions League next season.
