Bruno Fernandes on Verge of Eclipsing Premier League Assist Record
Fernandes' Historic Season at Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes is currently enjoying a historic season at Manchester United, with his latest assist for Benjamin Sesko bringing him within one of the all-time Premier League record.
Approaching the All-Time Assist Record
The Portuguese playmaker has opened up about the tactical evolution of his game and the specific attributes of former team-mates that allowed his creative numbers to flourish. Fernandes is on the verge of eclipsing the single-season assist record of 20 held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
- 19 assists in his last 24 appearances
- Averaging a goal contribution every 109 minutes
- 70th career assist on Monday night
Fernandes' status as the division's leading creator since his debut in early 2020.
Key Partnerships and Tactical Evolution
After a slow start to the 2025-26 campaign, Fernandes has produced an astonishing 19 assists in his last 24 appearances, averaging a goal contribution every 109 minutes. His 70th career assist on Monday night further cemented his status as the division's leading creator since his debut in early 2020. Fernandes has also discussed how players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford made life easy for him.
