Man United's Fernandes named PFA Player of the Year
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year on Tuesday following a stellar 2025-26 campaign. The Portuguese midfielder recorded a Premier League-best 21 assists and scored nine goals, helping guide United to a third-place league finish. Fernandes joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the only Portuguese players to win the prestigious annual award, which is voted on by members of the players' union. Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw secured the Women's Player of the Year honor for the second time after finishing as the Women's Super League top scorer with 21 goals. Additionally, Manchester City left-back Nico O'Reilly claimed the Men's Young Player of the Year award, while Arsenal striker Olivia Smith won the Women's Young Player of the Year accolade. The announcements underline significant individual achievements across top-tier English football competitions, highlighting both established stars and rising young talent within the Premier League and Women's Super League.
Timeline
- 2020-05 — On May 2020, Bruno Fernandes officially joined English club Manchester United.
- 2026-02 — On February 2026, manager Michael Carrick praised Fernandes' natural playmaking abilities.
- On August 26, 2026, Bruno Fernandes won the PFA Player award.
- On August 26, 2026, Khadija Shaw secured the Women's Player award.
- On August 26, 2026, Nico O'Reilly claimed the Men's Young award.
- On August 26, 2026, Olivia Smith won the Women's Young award.
- On August 26, 2026, the PFA Team of the Year released.
- 2026-08 — In August 2026, Manchester United finished third in league standings.
- In coming months, Fernandes will lead United in upcoming fixtures.
- In future seasons, winners will defend their prestigious PFA titles.
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