The Premier League's top attacking midfielder? Manchester United showcases Bruno Fernandes creating 56 chances and providing 8 assists this season, both ranking first.

De Bruyne has moved from Manchester City to Napoli but faced a major injury, which stopped him from making an impact in Serie A. This leads to the question: who is now the Premier League’s top attacking midfielder after De Bruyne’s exit? Most fans and media would likely point to Manchester United’s captain Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United’s official social media posted a solo picture of their captain Bruno Fernandes, accompanied by the numbers 56 and 8. What do these numbers signify? The club’s poster reveals that this Portuguese midfielder has created 56 chances and provided 8 assists in the Premier League this season, both stats ranking first in the league.

Bruno Fernandes is currently 31 years old, stands 1.79 meters tall, is right-footed, and primarily plays as an attacking midfielder. His contract with Manchester United runs until 2027, with a market value estimated at 40 million euros by Transfermarkt. This season, he has started all 18 Premier League matches he played, completing 14 full games, totaling 1,538 minutes on the pitch, scoring 5 goals and delivering 8 assists.

On the Premier League assist leaderboard, Fernandes leads with 8 assists, followed by Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden with 7, and City’s former player Jack Grealish with 6 assists in third place. Manchester United needs Fernandes to stay fit; recently, his absence coincided with three consecutive draws against relegation-threatened teams. Competing on a single front, the club’s minimum goal this season is to finish in the top five to secure a Champions League spot.