Anyone who’s watched Manchester United under pressure knows the name they look for on the teamsheet: Bruno Fernandes has become the club’s creative heartbeat, stacking double-digit goals and assists every full season since his arrival. This profile pulls together his verified stats, contract details, market value, and the few numbers that remain genuinely unclear — so you can cut through the transfer rumours.
Age: 30 · Height: 1.83 m · Club: Manchester United · Market value: €35.00 m · PL appearances: 230 · PL goals: 71 · PL assists: 72
Quick snapshot
- Born 8 Sep 1994, Maia, Portugal (Wikipedia)
- Attacking midfielder for Manchester United (Manchester United)
- 230 PL appearances, 71 goals, 72 assists (Premier League)
- Height 1.83 m (Transfermarkt)
- Net worth — not publicly disclosed; estimates vary widely
- Exact weekly salary — unconfirmed figures around £240 k–£300 k
- Future move to Real Madrid — persistent rumours, no official talks
- Height discrepancy (1.83 m vs 1.78 m) — different sources, no official verification
- 2020 – joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon (Transfermarkt)
- 2024 – signed contract extension until 2027 (Capology)
- 2026 – set club record: 16 assists in a single PL season (ESPN)
- Closing in on 100 Manchester United goals (4th overseas player) (Manchester United)
- Remains captain under new manager — unconfirmed (Manchester United)
- Portugal national team – Euro 2028 qualifying campaign — speculative (Manchester United)
The eight most frequently searched player data points about Bruno Fernandes, drawn from official and verified sources.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes |
| Date of birth | 8 September 1994 |
| Place of birth | Maia, Portugal |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Nationality | Portugal |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Current club | Manchester United |
| Market value | €35.00 m (Transfermarkt) |
How old is Bruno Fernandes?
What is Bruno Fernandes’s date of birth?
Bruno Fernandes was born on 8 September 1994 in Maia, Portugal (Wikipedia). That makes him 30 years old as of 2025. His age has been consistent across all official sources, including the Premier League profile (Premier League) and Transfermarkt (Transfermarkt).
How does his age compare to other top midfielders?
At 30, Fernandes is in his peak years. For context, Kevin De Bruyne (born June 1991) is three years older, while Jude Bellingham (born June 2003) is nine years younger. Fernandes falls squarely in the late‑prime bracket typical of creative midfielders who rely on vision and passing rather than raw pace.
- Kevin De Bruyne – 33 (born 1991)
- Bruno Fernandes – 30 (born 1994)
- Martin Ødegaard – 26 (born 1998)
- Jude Bellingham – 21 (born 2003)
Data from respective club profiles and ESPN.
At 30, Fernandes still has 3–4 elite seasons ahead. The key is whether Manchester United can surround him with runners who convert his creativity into goals.
The pattern: Age is a fixed number, but his output remains elite.
What is Bruno Fernandes’s net worth?
What is Bruno Fernandes’s salary at Manchester United?
Exact salary figures are not publicly disclosed by the club. Third‑party estimates from Capology and SalarySport place his gross weekly salary at approximately £300,000 (annual base £15.6 million), excluding bonuses. These are unconfirmed but widely cited in sports finance circles.
What are his endorsement deals?
Fernandes has endorsement partnerships with sportswear brand Nike and Portuguese gaming platform Placard. Exact earnings from endorsements are undisclosed. Analysts estimate his total net worth at around £78 million (SalarySport), though without audited accounts this remains a low‑confidence figure.
“Fernandes has registered double figures for goals and assists in each of his full seasons since joining Manchester United.”
— Manchester United official site
The catch: Without verified financials, these figures are estimates at best.
What are Bruno Fernandes’s career stats?
How many goals has Bruno Fernandes scored?
- Premier League: 71 goals in 230 appearances (Premier League)
- All competitions for Manchester United: 104 goals (as of Feb 2026) (Wikipedia)
- Career total (club): 180+ goals across Sporting Lisbon, Udinese, Sampdoria, Novara and Manchester United
How many assists does he have?
- Premier League: 72 assists in 230 appearances (Premier League)
- 2025–26 season snapshot (FotMob): 21 assists, 9 goals, 35 starts, 8.03 average rating (FotMob)
What is his appearance record?
Fernandes has missed only six league matches through injury since joining Manchester United in January 2020. His durability is one of his most underrated attributes. In 2025–26 he has started 35 of 35 Premier League matches (FotMob).
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 230 | 71 | 72 |
| UEFA Champions League | 39 | 12 | 10 |
| FA Cup | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| EFL Cup | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Portugal national team | 76 | 23 | 18 |
Sources: Premier League, Wikipedia.
Fernandes is on pace to become only the fourth overseas player to score 100 times for Manchester United (Manchester United). For a midfielder, that output is elite — and it’s backed by a club‑record 16‑assist Premier League season (2025–26).
What this means: His consistency in goals and assists sets him apart from most midfielders.
What is Bruno Fernandes’s transfer history and market value?
What is his current market value?
Transfermarkt lists Fernandes’s current market value at €35.00 million (Transfermarkt). He is ranked first among all Manchester United players in the market‑value hierarchy, and 18th in the Premier League.
Which clubs has he played for?
- Novara (loan, 2012–2013) – 23 appearances
- Udinese (loan then permanent, 2013–2016) – 86 appearances
- Sampdoria (loan, 2016–2017) – 36 appearances
- Sporting Lisbon (2017–2020) – 109 appearances, 42 goals
- Manchester United (2020–present) – 280+ appearances (all comps)
Did he ever play for Real Madrid?
No. Fernandes has never played for Real Madrid. Despite periodic rumours linking him to the Spanish club, no official approach has ever been confirmed. The speculation resurfaces each transfer window, but his contract with Manchester United runs until June 2027 (Capology).
“Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese international attacking midfielder. He joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.”
— Premier League profile
The pattern: Despite persistent rumours, no official move has materialized, and his contract keeps him at United.
How tall is Bruno Fernandes and what is his playing style?
What is his height?
Listed at 1.83 m (6′0″) by Transfermarkt. ESPN lists his height as 5′10″ (1.78 m) (ESPN), though the Premier League and United profiles give no official height. The discrepancy may stem from different measurement methods; 1.83 m is the most frequently cited.
What position does he play?
Fernandes is an attacking midfielder who operates primarily as a number 10 or as a right‑sided playmaker. He is right‑footed, known for his through balls, long‑range finishing, and penalty‑taking ability.
What is his preferred foot?
Right foot, but he uses his left for quick one‑touch passes in tight spaces. In the 2025–26 season, 74 % of his goals came from his right foot (FotMob).
The implication: His height and playing style make him a versatile asset in midfield.
Career timeline
- – Loan to Novara (Serie B)
- – Udinese (Serie A)
- – Loan to Sampdoria (Serie A)
- – Sporting Lisbon (Primeira Liga)
- – Manchester United (Premier League)
- – Portugal national team debut
The pattern: His career trajectory shows a steady rise through Italian and Portuguese clubs to Manchester United.
Confirmed facts vs uncertainty
Confirmed facts
- Age: 30 (born 8 Sep 1994) — Wikipedia, Premier League
- Height: 1.83 m — Transfermarkt
- Club: Manchester United — Manchester United
- PL stats: 230 apps, 71 goals, 72 assists — Premier League
- Market value: €35.00 m — Transfermarkt
What’s unclear
- Net worth — no verified public figure
- Exact salary — third‑party estimates (Capology, SalarySport) vary
- Future transfer to Real Madrid — unsubstantiated rumours
- Height discrepancy (1.83 m vs 1.78 m) — different sources, no official verification
What this means: The gap between confirmed and unclear data highlights the need for transparent reporting.
transfermarkt.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, transfermarkt.com, livsnjutning.se
Frequently asked questions
Is Bruno Fernandes married?
Yes, he is married to Ana Pinho, his long‑time girlfriend. They have two children.
What is Bruno Fernandes’s jersey number?
He wears the number 8 shirt for Manchester United and number 10 for the Portugal national team.
How many Premier League titles has Bruno Fernandes won?
He has not won a Premier League title. Manchester United’s last league title was in 2012–13, before he joined.
What is Bruno Fernandes’s best position?
He is most effective as a central attacking midfielder (No. 10) where he can dictate play and find runners. He also performs well as a right-sided playmaker.
What is Bruno Fernandes’s Instagram handle?
His verified Instagram account is @brunofernandes. Always verify official accounts via blue checkmark.
Does Bruno Fernandes have any children?
Yes, he has a son and a daughter with his wife Ana Pinho.
What awards has Bruno Fernandes won?
He has won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award (2020, 2021), Premier League Player of the Month (multiple times), and a Primeira Liga Best Player award (2018).
The catch: The answers are straightforward, but some questions remain about his future.
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