Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Fred sets new Manchester United target
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United midfielder Fred is desperate to add more goals to his game when football returns. The Brazilian has enjoyed an excellent second season at Old Trafford, though hadn't found the net until a brace in United's Europa League last 32 second leg victory over Club Brugge.
Fred scored the fourth and fifth goals in a 5-0 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side that night at Old Trafford. He believes the arrival of Bruno Fernandes has helped United pose more of a goal threat.
And speaking to the United website, Fred identified his target for when football resumes. “I hope so as it's always important to score goals.
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