Latest News About Bruno Fernandes Assist Record

Bruno Fernandes has just equalled the Premier League single-season assists record, reaching 20 assists in the 2025/26 campaign. He did so after a defining late-season stretch for Manchester United, matching Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s long-standing mark. He still had one final matchday to potentially set a new high if there were any adjustments or additional assists.

Overview

• Latest milestone: Fernandes has tied the all-time single-season Premier League assist record with 20 assists in 2025/26. This places him alongside Thierry Henry (Arsenal, 2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, 2019-20).[8]
• Context: He reached 20 assists after a strong season where he contributed with both goals and assists across multiple matches, highlighting his pivotal role for Manchester United in 2025/26.[2][7]
• Remaining questions: With the record now tied, any further matches would determine if he can become the sole record holder or extend other club/season records, depending on future fixtures and officiating of any marginal assists.[8]

Key sources

• Sofascore reports Fernandes reaching 20 assists to equal the Premier League single-season record.[8]
• Premier League coverage noted his pursuit and the late-season context around the record.[3][2]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest match-by-match breakdown of Fernandes’ assists for this season or create a quick chart showing his assist progression across 2025/26.