Bruno Fernandes: Man United captain leads on and off the pitch

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·20 de mayo de 2026

Bruno Fernandes: Man United captain leads on and off the pitch

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has had an incredible season for the Red Devils.

Past criticism

Since being named captain, Fernandes has often received criticism from outside the club regarding his suitability for the role.

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Former Manchester United players Roy Keane and Paul Ince have both ridiculed the idea of the Portuguese star being captain material.

His emotional attitude on the pitch has often been cited as a reason why he is not suited to being club captain, but he has answered his critics in a big way this season.

Fernandes has led his team to a third-place finish and has been in outstanding form throughout the season.

On Sunday, he equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season and has been voted the Football Writers’ Player of the Year.

Off the field

Young players at the club have also spoken about the midfielder’s positive role in their development.

What’s more, new signings have also praised his efforts to help them integrate into the squad, such as Matheus Cunha.

Team bonding

According to the Daily Mail, Fernandes also organised a team bonding meal after the side’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

The report states, “Bruno Fernandes has spent all season assisting on the pitch but he put his off-field talents to the test in recent days as he organised a team bonding meal following Sunday’s 3-2 win over Forest.”

The article says that “it was the United captain’s idea for a team meal at popular city centre restaurant Fenix.”

“The Greek restaurant in Spinningfields is a hit for players and has been a particular favourite of Fernandes’ for some time, previously dining here with ex-Man City full-back Joao Cancelo last year.”