Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has returned to his absolute best form this season, despite the team’s struggles under Ruben Amorim and ultimate resurgence under Michael Carrick.
As the 2025/26 Premier League season reaches its final stages, Arsenal lead the table with 70 points from 31 games and are the favorites to win the title. Because of this, Declan Rice has become the frontrunner for PFA Player of the Year. The Arsenal midfielder has been a defensive powerhouse while contributing 4 goals and 5 assists in 30 games.
Other top contenders include:
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 22 goals and 7 assists in 29 games.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): 5 goals and 3 assists in 29 games.
However, Bruno Fernandes stands above them based on pure individual performance. The Manchester United captain has recorded 8 goals and a league-high 16 assists in just 28 games, carrying a third-placed United side (55 points) far beyond what most expected. No other midfielder matches his creativity or leadership.
While Rice’s success is boosted by Arsenal’s team strength, Fernandes has carried United almost single-handedly. Player of the Season should reward the best individual performer, not just a player on the winning team.
Rice may be the one to lift the trophy in May, but Fernandes’ incredible stats and influence prove he is the most deserving player in the league right now.
