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.
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo pinpoints Manchester United dangerman ahead of Premier League clash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has described Bruno Fernandes as a “big player” and has shared his admiration for the Manchester United captain.
United will look to build on Boxing Day’s 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa by downing their Midlands rivals on Saturday. Fernandes has tallied five goals and five assists so far this season, meaning he has provided the most goal contributions within the squad.
Santo says United have a number of threats but pinpointed Fernandes as one his Forest side - who beat Newcastle 3-1 this week - should be wary of.
Speaking to the media on Friday, he said: “We have to compete very well and improve defensively – especially in terms of defending our own box.
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