Photo: Bruno Fernandes on the right alongside Luka Modric in Portugal vs Croatia match (Source: Bruno Fernandes photo screenshot official Instagram account)
The Premier League player of the season 2025/2026, Bruno Fernandes is aiming to write his name into 2026 World Cup history books if he delivers seven assists. Premier League stats show that the player had 35 appearances with 21 assists 9 goals for the entire season.
What is needed for Bruno to become a player with the most assists in 2026 World Cup
If Bruno registers 7 assists in the upcoming World Cup campaign, he will become the player with the most assists in a single World Cup tournament. The Manchester United star could outdo legends like Pelé, Maradona, and Messi if he breaks the record.
How he has proven to be an English Premier League star
After a brilliant season for his club, Fernandes set a new assist record for the highest tally ever by a midfielder in a single EPL campaign. This has put him ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry, who both hold the all-time Premier League record with 20 assists in a single season.
Bruno's assists helped Manchester United finish 3rd in the 2025/2026 Premier League thus having a very positive impact to the team. Due to this, the team will feature in 2026/2027 Champions League competition.
With the good season he's having, the fans are anticipating him to shine in this World Cup and help his country, Portugal become champions. As United’s main creative engine, Bruno has the vision and technique to break both the Premier League and World Cup assist records in the same season.
Portugal’s new creative leader
For Portugal, Bruno is now their creative leader as Cristiano Ronaldo’s role changes with age. The star creates chances, delivers killer passes, and drives the attack from midfield. Just 7 assists at the World Cup and a new record will be written.
As Ronaldo is now aging, Portugal now turn their eyes on Bruno. As his fan have seen his magic passes in the midfield and for sure, he might be the key player that Portugal needs. In the national team, he has been good enough to assist with goals, helping Portugal win the UEFA Nations League last year. His connection with Vitinha and Joao Neves in the midfield is undeniably one of the best trios.
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