Bruno Fernandes Makes Man Utd History as Only Third Player Ever to Pull Off This Incredible Achievement
Bruno Fernandes entered an exclusive group of club legends after scoring his 100th goal for Manchester United in their match against Chelsea on Saturday night, becoming only the third midfielder in the club's storied history to reach this milestone.
Paul Scholes, who scored 155 goals, and Sir Bobby Charlton, the club's second-highest scorer with 249 goals, both enjoyed the advantage of playing their entire professional careers at Old Trafford. In contrast, Fernandes arrived at the club at age 25 after already scoring 83 career goals during his time with Sporting CP, Udinese, Sampdoria and Novara.
Being compared to legends like Scholes and Charlton is a rare privilege for Manchester United players, especially among the current squad of struggling performers. While Fernandes recognized the importance of his milestone, his primary focus remained on the vital Premier League points his goal helped secure this weekend.
Man Utd Midfielders in the 100 Club
Player | Years at Man Utd | Total Goals |
|---|---|---|
Sir Bobby Charlton | 1956–73 | 249 |
Paul Scholes | 1994–2011, 2012–13 | 155 |
Bruno Fernandes | 2020–Present | 100 |
"Each goal matters," a drenched Fernandes remarked after Saturday's dramatic 2–1 victory. "Reaching this landmark at such an esteemed club is a special moment for me; I won't deny that. If I can continue scoring to assist the team, that's what's most important."
Fernandes struck a volley to give United the opening goal against a Chelsea team that had been reduced to ten players within the first five minutes following a dangerous tackle from goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. Casemiro extended the home team's lead before receiving a red card just before halftime.
Chelsea reduced the margin during torrential conditions, but United successfully endured both the weather and on-field pressure to claim a vital victory.
"We aim to play well, but ultimately, it's the points that matter," Fernandes emphasized. "We haven't been collecting the points we desired. By the game's end, we showed great resilience defending our penalty area and forcing them into crossing situations."