Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes - A Detailed Overview
Early Life
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes, born on 8th September 1994, grew up in Maia, a municipality in the Porto district of Portugal. His passion for football was evident from a very early age. He spent the majority of his early career with Infesta and Boavista in Porto. When he was 17, he left Portugal to join Novara Calcio in Italy, marking the onset of his professional footballing career.
Novara Calcio
In August 2012, Bruno joined Novara Calcio, an Italian Serie B team. He played in the youth team before quickly moving to the senior team. Despite the initial challenge of adjusting to a new culture and language, he managed to quickly impress with his prowess and skill on the pitch. He scored four goals and provided two assists in 23 appearances during his debut season with Novara.
Udinese Calcio
Fernandes' exceptional talent could not be contained in Serie B for long. In the summer of 2013, he was signed by Udinese Calcio, a Serie A club. He made his first Serie A appearance on 3 November 2013, in a 0–3 loss against Internazionale. In three seasons with Udinese, Bruno made 95 appearances and scored 10 goals.
Sampdoria
In 2016, Bruno moved to another Serie A club, Sampdoria, on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. At Sampdoria, he had an impressive season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 33 league games.
Sporting CP
After impressing in Italy, Bruno returned to Portugal in 2017, when he signed for Sporting CP. The impact was immediate. With his vision, passing range, and goal-scoring ability, Bruno became one of the key players for Sporting. He won the Portuguese Cup and two Portuguese League Cups as well as achieved individual accolades, including the Primeira Liga Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019.
Manchester United
Bruno's performances with Sporting CP did not go unnoticed. In January 2020, Manchester United signed him for an initial fee of €55 million. His impact was immediate, providing the much-needed creative spark in Manchester United's midfield. He has been recognized with multiple Player of the Month awards, placing him among the club's most influential players. He was also awarded the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for his performances in the 2019-2020 season.
International Career
Bruno Fernandes made his senior debut for the Portuguese national team in 2017. He has since been a regular player for the Selecção, representing Portugal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Nations League. He was part of the Portugal squad that won the 2019 UEFA Nations League.
Playing Style
Bruno Fernandes is known for his exceptional vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring prowess from the midfield. His creative abilities have seen him compared to the likes of Andres Iniesta and Luka Modrić. His work-rate, leadership qualities, and determination on the pitch have also been widely praised.
Personal Life
Bruno is a devoted family man. He married his girlfriend Ana Pinho in 2015, and they have a daughter together named Matilde. Bruno often shares family pictures on his Instagram showing his commitment to his wife and daughter.
