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Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Portugal national team.
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Birthday : 8 September 1994 . Place of birth : Maia, Portugal.
Fernandes is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-19, under-20, under-21 and under-23 levels.
Born in Maia, Metropolitan Area of Porto, Fernandes supported Porto, due to his mother being a supporter of the club, and Manchester United as idolized his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane and Stephen Ireland, whom he looked to emulate.
During his childhood, Fernandes used to play football on the streets with his older brother Ricardo, who was also a professional football player.
Fernandes began his youth career at local club Infesta.
Growing up, Fernandes was offered a youth contract at Porto's academy, but he went to local rivals Boavista, who offered him transportation to training, with his parents being unable to take him to Porto on daily basis.
Fernandes played most of his youth football with Boavista, starting his career as a centre-back, before being converted to an attacking midfielder at the age of 15, following a loan to Pasteleira.
Fernandes is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-19, under-20, under-21 and under-23 levels.
Born in Maia, Metropolitan Area of Porto, Fernandes supported Porto, due to his mother being a supporter of the club, and Manchester United as idolized his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane and Stephen Ireland, whom he looked to emulate.
During his childhood, Fernandes used to play football on the streets with his older brother Ricardo, who was also a professional football player.
Fernandes began his youth career at local club Infesta.
Growing up, Fernandes was offered a youth contract at Porto's academy, but he went to local rivals Boavista, who offered him transportation to training, with his parents being unable to take him to Porto on daily basis.
Fernandes played most of his youth football with Boavista, starting his career as a centre-back, before being converted to an attacking midfielder at the age of 15, following a loan to Pasteleira.
After his girlfriend moved to Italy, Fernandes quickly learned the language and began settling in the country, being nicknamed the "Maradona of Novara" and the "Mini Rui Costa".
After only a few weeks with the youth sides, Fernandes was promoted to the first team in Serie B, and went on to appear in slightly more than half of the league games during the 2012-13 season, helping his team to fifth place and the promotion play-offs.
In summer 2013, Serie A clubs Inter Milan and Juventus wanted to sign him, but instead, Fernandes decided to sign for Udinense in a co-ownership deal, who promised him first-team opportunities.
Fernandes scored his first league goal on 7 December 2013, in a 3-3 draw at Napoli.
Fernandes scored his first goal for his new team on 26 September 2016, in a 1-2 away loss to Cagliari.
After only a few weeks with the youth sides, Fernandes was promoted to the first team in Serie B, and went on to appear in slightly more than half of the league games during the 2012-13 season, helping his team to fifth place and the promotion play-offs.
In summer 2013, Serie A clubs Inter Milan and Juventus wanted to sign him, but instead, Fernandes decided to sign for Udinense in a co-ownership deal, who promised him first-team opportunities.
Fernandes scored his first league goal on 7 December 2013, in a 3-3 draw at Napoli.
Fernandes scored his first goal for his new team on 26 September 2016, in a 1-2 away loss to Cagliari.
On 27 June 2017, after returning from the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Fernandes joined Sporting CP on a five years deal, for a reported fee of €8.5 million plus bonuses.
On 6 August 2017, Fernandes made his debut for the club in a 2-0 home victory against Desportivo das Aves.
On 15 May 2018, Fernandes and several of his teammates, including coaches, were injured following an attack by around 50 Sporting supporters at the club's training ground after the team finished third in the league and missed out on Champions League qualification.
Fernandes scored his 23rd competitive goal of the 2018-19 campaign during a 3-1 home win against Portimonense on 3 March 2019, through a late penalty, surpassing António Oliveira's club record for goals by a midfielder in a season, set in 1981-82.
On 6 August 2017, Fernandes made his debut for the club in a 2-0 home victory against Desportivo das Aves.
On 15 May 2018, Fernandes and several of his teammates, including coaches, were injured following an attack by around 50 Sporting supporters at the club's training ground after the team finished third in the league and missed out on Champions League qualification.
Fernandes scored his 23rd competitive goal of the 2018-19 campaign during a 3-1 home win against Portimonense on 3 March 2019, through a late penalty, surpassing António Oliveira's club record for goals by a midfielder in a season, set in 1981-82.
On 29 January 2020, English club Manchester United confirmed they had reached an agreement with Sporting for the transfer of Fernandes for a fee reportedly worth up to €80 million, subject to the player passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Fernandes came on as a late substitute for Manchester United against Club Brugge in a 1-1 draw on his European debut for the club.
On 16 March, Fernandes was voted as the Premier League Player of the Month for February.
On 30 June, Fernandes scored his first brace for the club in a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
In September, Fernandes was named as the winner of Manchester United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, given to the club's best player from the previous season.
Fernandes came on as a late substitute for Manchester United against Club Brugge in a 1-1 draw on his European debut for the club.
On 16 March, Fernandes was voted as the Premier League Player of the Month for February.
On 30 June, Fernandes scored his first brace for the club in a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
In September, Fernandes was named as the winner of Manchester United's Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, given to the club's best player from the previous season.
On 26 September, Fernandes scored his first goal of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion in the 100th minute of a 3-2 win at the Amex Stadium; it was one of the latest goals in Premier League history, and came after referee Chris Kavanagh had blown the final whistle, before a video assistant referee awarded United a penalty which Fernandes converted.
On 7 November, Fernandes scored a brace and provided an assist against Everton to secure a 3-1 away win.
In April 2021, a day after Manchester United had announced their plan to quit the UEFA Champions League to join the European Super League along with 11 other clubs, Fernandes became the first potential European Super League player to comment on this, stating his disapproval: "Dreams can't be buy. [sic]" By the next day, Manchester United withdrew from the European Super League, which was also announced to be "Suspended" that day, amid a backlash from players, managers, football institutions, politicians, fans and the media.
On 26 May, Manchester United drew 1-1 against Villarreal after extra-time, in the Europa League Final, but eventually lost on penalties, despite Fernandes netting his spot kick in the shoot-out.
On 7 November, Fernandes scored a brace and provided an assist against Everton to secure a 3-1 away win.
In April 2021, a day after Manchester United had announced their plan to quit the UEFA Champions League to join the European Super League along with 11 other clubs, Fernandes became the first potential European Super League player to comment on this, stating his disapproval: "Dreams can't be buy. [sic]" By the next day, Manchester United withdrew from the European Super League, which was also announced to be "Suspended" that day, amid a backlash from players, managers, football institutions, politicians, fans and the media.
On 26 May, Manchester United drew 1-1 against Villarreal after extra-time, in the Europa League Final, but eventually lost on penalties, despite Fernandes netting his spot kick in the shoot-out.
On 14 August 2021, in the opening match of the Premier League season, Fernandes scored a hat-trick against Leeds United in a 5-1 win.
On 23 November, Fernandes provided an assist for Jadon Sancho in United's 2-0 victory away against Villarreal in the Champions League, to ensure his team qualification to the round of sixteen, becoming the first player to provide an assist in five consecutive matches of a Champions League campaign for an English club.
On 2 December, Fernandes made his 100th appearance for the club, opening the scoring in United's 3-2 home win over rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.
With the Portugal under-20s, Fernandes took participated in the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
Fernandes represented Portugal at under-19, under-20, under-21 and under-23 levels, for a total of 28 caps.
On 23 November, Fernandes provided an assist for Jadon Sancho in United's 2-0 victory away against Villarreal in the Champions League, to ensure his team qualification to the round of sixteen, becoming the first player to provide an assist in five consecutive matches of a Champions League campaign for an English club.
On 2 December, Fernandes made his 100th appearance for the club, opening the scoring in United's 3-2 home win over rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.
With the Portugal under-20s, Fernandes took participated in the 2014 Toulon Tournament.
Fernandes represented Portugal at under-19, under-20, under-21 and under-23 levels, for a total of 28 caps.
In June, Fernandes took part in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, helping Portugal to a group stage finish, and scoring a goal against Serbia in the opening match.
Overlooked for selection by Portugal during his spell in Italy, Fernandes was first chosen on 28 August 2017, replacing the injured Pizzi for World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Hungary to be played the next month, although he did not play in either match.
Fernandes won his first full cap on 10 November 2017, replacing Manuel Fernandes for the last 34 minutes of the 3-0 friendly win over Saudi Arabia in Viseu.
In the UEFA Nations League Finals, Fernandes played both matches as Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto to win the trophy.
Fernandes went on to be criticized for his performances during the tournament, as he struggled to replicate his club form for his country, being heavily fatigued and overshadowed by other teammates, he went to be a first-team player to a substitute, by the end of Portugal's campaign in tournament.
An attacking midfielder, Fernandes is a direct, energetic box-to-box playmaker who is capable of both taking on defenders and setting the rhythm of play.
Regarding his goalscoring ability, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand commented that Fernandes "Is player who knows how to create chances , who can for bit of imagination, creativity, the patience around the box, the ability to hit a ball from the edge of the box an put in the back of net, manipulate and take ball".
Former Manchester United coach Ole Gunner Solsjkaer stated that Fernandes was a "Bit of a mix between Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastián Verón".
Overlooked for selection by Portugal during his spell in Italy, Fernandes was first chosen on 28 August 2017, replacing the injured Pizzi for World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Hungary to be played the next month, although he did not play in either match.
Fernandes won his first full cap on 10 November 2017, replacing Manuel Fernandes for the last 34 minutes of the 3-0 friendly win over Saudi Arabia in Viseu.
In the UEFA Nations League Finals, Fernandes played both matches as Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto to win the trophy.
Fernandes went on to be criticized for his performances during the tournament, as he struggled to replicate his club form for his country, being heavily fatigued and overshadowed by other teammates, he went to be a first-team player to a substitute, by the end of Portugal's campaign in tournament.
An attacking midfielder, Fernandes is a direct, energetic box-to-box playmaker who is capable of both taking on defenders and setting the rhythm of play.
Regarding his goalscoring ability, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand commented that Fernandes "Is player who knows how to create chances , who can for bit of imagination, creativity, the patience around the box, the ability to hit a ball from the edge of the box an put in the back of net, manipulate and take ball".
Former Manchester United coach Ole Gunner Solsjkaer stated that Fernandes was a "Bit of a mix between Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastián Verón".
Fernandes has adopted a particular goalscoring celebrations throughout his career, after scoring a goal, he usually celebrates by covering his ears with both of his hands, as a tribute to his daughter Matilde, who covered her ears pretending not to ear him.
Before joining Leeds United, Fernandes told Raphinha that his style would "Fit the league".
Before joining Leeds United, Fernandes told Raphinha that his style would "Fit the league".
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