Bruno Fernandes chasing Premier League assist record - Sofascore
Bruno Fernandes has 16 assists in 28 games. He needs 6 to set the Premier League record with seven to play. Follow his chase on Sofascore.
www.sofascore.comBruno Fernandes is approaching and then achieved the Premier League single-season assists record in 2025-26, tied at 20 assists with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, after his 20th assist in the final weeks of the season. He finished the season on 20 assists, equalling the record, with Manchester United’s campaign ending in May 2026. This marks a historic achievement for Fernandes and United, highlighting a record that stood for over a decade.
Key points
- Context: Fernandes has been driving United’s chances with a high volume of goal involvements, culminating in the record-tying 20 assists in the 2025-26 season. This feat places him alongside the all-time single-season leaders in the Premier League.[7]
- Milestones: He reached 20 assists with a decisive setup in the final fixtures, matching the longstanding record jointly held by Thierry Henry (2002-03 Arsenal) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20 Manchester City).[2][7]
- Significance: The record underscores Fernandes’ playmaking impact and cements his status as one of the top assist providers in Premier League history.[2][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date articles or provide a brief timeline of the key matches that contributed to the record, with direct quotes and match-by-match assists. I can also prepare a quick chart showing his assist progression over the 2025-26 season.