Bruno Fernandes Shatters Man Utd Record in Stunning Milestone That Eclipses Club Legend
Bruno Fernandes surpassed Manchester United icon Paul Scholes in the club's Premier League assist records during Sunday's match.
The Portuguese playmaker provided both assists as Man Utd secured a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace, ending their losing streak. Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount scored crucial second-half goals to overcome Jean-Philippe Mateta's penalty strike.
Fernandes recorded his 55th and 56th Premier League assists to eclipse Scholes, who tallied 55 during his United career. This milestone elevated the Portuguese skipper to fourth place in the club's all-time rankings.
Opta verified this accomplishment, highlighting Fernandes's tremendous and often decisive influence since joining Manchester in 2020.
Fernandes Pursuing Three Man Utd Icons
The Portuguese midfielder has three additional club icons to surpass before claiming Man Utd's Premier League assist crown.
Man Utd All-Time Premier League Assist Leaders
Player | Assists |
|---|---|
Ryan Giggs | 162 |
Wayne Rooney | 93 |
David Beckham | 80 |
Bruno Fernandes | 56 |
Paul Scholes | 55 |
Fernandes would probably need to spend his entire remaining career at Old Trafford to have any realistic chance of overtaking Ryan Giggs. The Welsh legend also holds the Premier League's overall assist record, meaning surpassing Giggs would simultaneously etch Fernandes into league history.
Fernandes might overtake Beckham within two or three more Premier League seasons, assuming his performance levels remain consistent. The Portuguese has achieved a maximum of 11 assists in one season, accomplishing this feat in 2020–21 and 2024–25. He's already halfway to matching that total this campaign with five assists in 13 matches.
Reaching his career-best would leave him 19 assists short of surpassing Beckham.
Eclipsing Wayne Rooney would probably demand several additional seasons, or one exceptional campaign overall. The single-season Premier League assist record stands at 20, shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Additionally, Fernandes's Old Trafford future has faced scrutiny during recent transfer periods. Should the club pursue a different path eventually, his opportunity to surpass Beckham or Rooney might be cut short.
Overtaking Scholes represents a significant accomplishment considering the Englishman's illustrious career. However, Fernandes likely requires substantial silverware to achieve similar legendary status as Scholes.