Bruno Fernandes joins the legendary MU group, closing in on Ronaldo’s record

Bruno Fernandes continues to solidify his role as the leader and new icon of Manchester United, as the Portuguese star has just reached a historic milestone by joining the rare group of foreign players who have scored 100 goals for the Red Devils.

In the big match against Chelsea last weekend at Old Trafford, Bruno Fernandes took only 14 minutes to get on the scoresheet. That cool finish not only kicked off an important victory for Man Utd, but also made the midfielder a member of the club’s legendary “100 goals” club.

Since arriving at Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes has maintained consistent form and an impressive goal-scoring ability. After 7 seasons at the club, he has achieved 100 goals in 296 appearances, an extremely remarkable rate for an attacking midfielder.

Reaching the 100-goal mark places Bruno Fernandes among the best foreign players in Manchester United’s history. Before him, only Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær had reached this milestone. Bruno Fernandes is the fourth player to enter this prestigious list.

This achievement is even more special given that Bruno Fernandes is not a traditional striker, but a playmaking midfielder. His diverse finishing skills, leadership spirit, and endurance have made him an indispensable pillar at Old Trafford.

Not only making his mark in European competitions, Bruno Fernandes has also left a strong impression in the Premier League. The recent match against Chelsea also marked his 200th appearance in the world’s most exciting league. During this time, Fernandes has been directly involved in over 100 goals, including 64 goals and 39 assists.

Notably, Bruno Fernandes has now surpassed Diogo Jota to become the second highest-scoring Portuguese player in the Premier League with 64 goals. This record is only behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds the record with 103 goals.

Additionally, Bruno Fernandes has risen to become the Portuguese player with the fourth highest number of Premier League appearances, trailing only Luís Boa Morte (295 matches), Bernardo Silva (270 matches), and Cristiano Ronaldo (236 matches).

In the context of Man Utd still struggling to regain their former glory, Bruno Fernandes is becoming the biggest pillar. He not only scores and assists but also carries the leadership role, keeping the fighting spirit alive for the entire team.

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