Bruno Fernandes Wins 2026 PFA Player of the Year Award

Bruno Fernandes was named the 2026 Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, during the 53rd annual PFA Awards ceremony held at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, United Kingdom. The Manchester United captain was voted the best player of the 2025/26 season by his fellow professionals, defeating five other nominees, including Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki from Manchester City, and Arsenal's Declan Rice, David Raya, and Gabriel Magalhães.

Fernandes, aged 31, achieved a record 21 assists in the Premier League during the season, contributing to Manchester United's third-place finish and Champions League qualification. This award marks the third major individual honor for Fernandes this season, following the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and the Premier League's Player of the Season awards.

The PFA award is particularly significant as it is determined solely by fellow players, without input from fans or journalists.