Bruno Fernandes has been named the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year at the PFA Awards Ceremony held at The Opera House in Quay Street. The Manchester United captain, 31, secured the honour ahead of David Raya, Declan Rice, Erling Haaland, Gabriel Magalhaes and Rayan Cherki.
United Captain Adds to Trophy Haul
Fernandes' latest accolade adds to an already impressive collection this season. He previously won the Football Writers' Association's (FWA) Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season awards. He also claimed the Premier League Playmaker of the Season, having assisted a record-breaking 21 goals – one more than Thierry Henry managed in the 2002/03 season.
The midfielder also scored nine goals during the campaign. His performances helped United finish third in the Premier League table, their highest position in three years since Erik ten Hag's first season in charge.
Club Recognition and Team of the Year
Fernandes was named the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for the third consecutive season, having also won the award in each of his first two years at the club. He has also been voted United Players' Player of the Year for the last two seasons.
Earlier in the evening, Fernandes' team-mate Kobbie Mainoo missed out on the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Cross-city rival Nico O'Reilly took home that accolade, beating Rayan Cherki, Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi, Arsenal youngster Max Dowman and Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha.
PFA Team of the Year Line-Up
All six nominees for the main award were named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. They are joined by Antoine Semenyo, Igor Thiago, Jurrien Timber, Nico O'Reilly and William Saliba. The full team consists of David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago and Bruno Fernandes.
