Bruno Fernandes has been one of the biggest difference-makers in Premier League betting odds since signing for Manchester United in January 2020.
Impactful as a playmaker and goal scorer, Fernandes was the heartbeat of the Red Devils through some difficult times, and has adapted his role since Erik ten Hag took over.
Punters have rarely had to worry about Fernandes’ availability when analysing football betting markets.
Durability has been a huge part of Fernandes’ value to United, and has enabled him to put up some hefty counting stats.
He has made 30 or more league appearances in every season since 2013-14 - when he started 17 times and came off the bench on seven occasions for Udinese.
Fernandes experienced his breakout campaign in his home country of Portugal back in 2018-19, powering Sporting to a domestic cup double.
After growing up a fan of Boavista and Manchester United, Fernandes really became a household name with the Verde e brancos, which ultimately earned a move to Old Trafford.
A high-risk player in possession, Fernandes can be frustrating at times, but his underlying talent means he is capable of match-altering moments of brilliance as a creator and scorer.
His trademark ear-covering goal celebration has been seen frequently over the last few years – let’s look into Fernandes’ goal record for club and country.
How Many Goals Has Bruno Fernandes Scored In His Career?
Bruno Fernandes has scored a total of 187 goals for club and country. Of those, 167 have been at club level, with a highest-scoring season of 32 goals for Sporting in 2018-19.
Of course, an attacking midfielder like Fernandes is a long way off the goal scoring records of Harry Kane or Erling Haaland, but he could surpass Steven Gerrard in the next couple of seasons, and has already gone well clear of Andres Iniesta and Mesut Özil’s career tallies.
How Many Goals Has Bruno Fernandes Got For Portugal?
Bruno Fernandes has scored 20 goals for Portugal in 64 appearances.
While a long way from the goal scoring exploits of Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernandes has seen his role with the national team increase considerably over the years.
Since the start of 2021, Fernandes has scored 17 goals in 38 appearances for Portugal, which is much closer to his goal-scoring rate with Sporting and Manchester United.
Fernandes’ 19 strikes for Portugal have been scored across just 14 matches. He has netted five braces for Os Navegadores, including two goals against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup.
He also found the net twice against Israel, Nigeria, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why Does Bruno Fernandes Do That Goal Celebration?
Manchester United fans have become accustomed to Bruno Fernandes’ goal celebrations, which always feature a nod to his eldest child, Matilde.
Soon after moving to the Premier League, Fernandes explained his celebrations to MUTV.
“This is a long story! In Portugal, when I was playing, and I started my second season in Sporting, my daughter was growing up, you know.
“Sometimes, me and my wife, we talk with her and she started doing like this [puts his fingers in his ears] after she started doing this. And so, I picked this to celebrate the goals for her.
“I need to talk with Sky because, every time I did this, it never comes [out] so, all the time, when I call her after the game she tells me – you don’t do it!”
Bruno Fernandes Goals By Season
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Novara, 2012-13 – 29 appearances, 7 goals
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Udinese, 2013-14 – 34 appearances, 6 goals
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Udinese, 2014-15 – 34 appearances, 4 goals
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Udinese, 2015-16 – 33 appearances, 3 goals
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Sampdoria, 2016-17 – 35 appearances, 5 goals
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Sporting, 2017-18 – 56 appearances, 16 goals
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Sporting, 2018-19 – 53 appearances, 32 goals
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Sporting & Manchester United, 2019-20 – 50 appearances, 27 goals
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Manchester United, 2020-21 – 58 appearances, 28 goals
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Manchester United, 2021-22 – 46 appearances, 10 goals
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Manchester United, 2022-23 – 59 appearances, 15 goals
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Manchester United, 2023-24 - 45 appearances, 15 goals
Bruno Fernandes Goals By Club
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Novara – 7 goals
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Udinese – 13 goals
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Sampdoria – 5 goals
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Sporting – 63 goals
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Manchester United – 78 goals
Bruno Fernandes Goals For Portugal
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2017 – 2 caps, 0 goals
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2018 – 9 caps, 1 goal
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2019 – 8 caps, 1 goals
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2020 – 6 caps, 0 goals
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2021 – 15 caps, 4 goals
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2022 – 13 caps, 7 goals
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2023 – 10 caps, 6 goals
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2024 - 1 cap, 1 goal
Bruno Fernandes Career Honours
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Taça de Portugal – 2018-19
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Taça da Liga – 2017-18
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EFL Cup – 2022-23
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Nations League – 2018-19
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SJPF Young Player of the Month – August 2017, September 2017, October/November 2017, February 2018, April 2018
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Primeira Liga Goal of the Month – August 2017, September 2017
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Primeira Liga Player of the Month – August 2017, September 2017, April 2018, December 2018, February 2019, March 2019
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Primeira Liga Player of the Year – 2017-18, 2018-19
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Primeira Liga Team of the Year – 2017-18, 2018-19
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Sporting CP Footballer of the Year – 2018, 2019
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PFA Fans’ Premier League Player of the Month – February 2020, June/July 2020
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PFA Team of the Year – 2020-21 Premier League
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Premier League Player of the Month – February 2020, June 2020, November 2020, December 2020
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Premier League Goal of the Month – June 2020, February 2021
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Europa League Top Scorer – 2019-20
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Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year – 2019-20, 2020-21
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Manchester United Goal of the Season – 2020-21
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FSA Men’s Player of the Year – 2020
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ESM Team of the Year – 2020-21
