Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Manchester United's Fred challenging Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes on shock statistic
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFred is close to leading the way in goal contributions at Manchester United in the Premier League under Ralf Rangnick. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's continued persistence with Fred in United's starting XI across his tenure was a source of bemusement for supporters.
It meant he became somewhat of a divisive figure, but his reputation has improved under interim boss Rangnick. Rangnick took over on an interim basis in November and Fred scored the match-winner against Crystal Palace in his first game in charge.
The midfielder has been granted more licence to roam forward and his performances have improved - he remains a regular starter at the club and he scored United's only goal against Leicester last weekend at Old Trafford. ALSO READ: Manchester United cannot make mistake with Erik ten Hag's assistants. The Brazilian formerly played deeper in the double pivot, but being allowed to get forward under Rangnick has allowed him to get among the goals and new data, released by Opta, highlights the extent of the good work that Fred has been doing.
According to the data, Fred has been directly involved in six goals during his 13 Premier League appearances under Rangnick.
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