Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English Premier League club Manchester United and the Portugal national team. He is popularly known as Portuguese Lampard. He is a husband of Ana Pinho is a popular figure on social media, with over 29,000 followers on Instagram. He has been one of the most wanted footballers in the transfer market this summer, with several Premier League clubs being interested in the creative midfielder. He was named the Primera Liga Player of the Month three times in succession, in February, March, and April, before winning the Primera Liga Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
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Famous For
- Bruno Fernandes is a name that has dominated the headlines in recent weeks due to his proposed transfer to Manchester United.
Early Life of Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes was born on 8th September 1994 in Maia, Norte Region, Portugal. So his birthday falls on 8th September of every year. He is of Portuguese nationality as he was born in Portugal. The Portuguese national is of white ethnicity with the European roots. As per our latest data collection of 2020, there is no site on the internet providing genuine information about his parents and also his parent's name is not mentioned on the internet. However, his father was an Ex-Footballer who left the sport in order to provide a better life for his family. That is why He wears the number 8 jersey to pay tribute to his Dad who wore the same Jersey number during his football games. His mother loves to watch Football so much. Before she was a big fan of FC Porto one of the Tops and Renowned clubs in Portugal's highest league division "Primeira Liga". Later she became a fan of Sporting CP as her son was playing in the same club. From here we can know that she is a supporting mother for her son to build up his football career. She has been supporting Bruno from his childhood up to now and has helped him to meet with all his demands to achieve his career in Football.
Ricardo has got a number of brothers and sisters but their name is not mentioned yet. However, his older brother's name is Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo and Bruno were not just brothers they were like two best friend. Bruno was very familiar with him so they grew up together playing football with their Local friends in their home town Maia, Portugal. Ricardo played huge role in building his Football career of Bruno during his childhood from Zero levels to Standard one. Bruno was always ready to play with the person of any size whether with child, teenage, youth, and adult on. He was not afraid of anything that comes in between his football career and him. So his courage, determination, and self-Esteem from his very little age also him to achieve his dream of becoming Future football Star. There is no information about his education and qualifications until now. It seems that he decided to focus on his Football career rather than continuing his education. Regarding matters of faith, Fernandes has left no clue about his religion.
Early Career of Bruno Fernandes
- Fernandes started his early career at football by playing at Infesta FC from 2002-2004. Then he joined local club Boavista FC in 2004 where he played for 8 years from 2004 to 2012. He played most of his youth football with this club. Then he was transferred to Pasteleira FC in a loan where he played from 2005 to 2010.
Professional career of Bruno Fernandes
- On 27 August 2012, Bruno joined Novara Calcio FC based in Novara, Piedmont, Italy where his professional football career began.
- In summer 2013, he signed for Udinese Calcio FC who plays in Italy's highest league division "Serie A" in a co-ownership deal. He made his debut in Serie A on 3 November, coming on
- as a second-half substitute in a 0–3 home loss against Inter Milan.
- He scored his first league goal on 7 December 2013, in a 3–3 draw at S.S.C. Napoli. On 16 August 2016, he moved to U.C. Sampdoria on loan where he scored his first goal for his new team on 26 September 2016, in a 1–2 away loss to Cagliari Calcio. On 27 June 2017, after returning from the UEFA European
- Under-21 Championship, Fernandes joined Sporting CP for five years, for a reported fee of €8.5 million-plus bonuses and a buyout clause of €100 million.
- He scored four goals in his first five Primeira Liga games, including a brace in a 5–0 away win against Vitória de Guimarães.As a Portuguese international player,
- he represented his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and in the 2016 summer Olympic Games.
- Fernandes' first appearance in the UEFA Champions League group stage was on 12 September 2017, where he put the visitors 3–0 ahead in the 43rd minute of an eventual 3–2 win at Olympiacos FC. He finished his first season with 16 goals across all competitions, second only to Bas Dost. On 29 January 2020, English club Manchester United confirmed they had reached an agreement with Sporting for the transfer of Fernandes for a fee reportedly worth up to €80 million (£67.6 million). He made his debut on 1 February 2020, playing the full 90 minutes of a goalless draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored his first goal for Manchester United against Watford on 23 February, converting from the penalty spot in an eventual 3–0 victory at Old Trafford, a match in which he also provided an assist for the third goal scored by Mason Greenwood.
- Recently his team played a 1-1 draw match against the Belgium club "Club Brugge". He was a key player in the match. He was so good during his cameo appearances that BT Sport pundit and former United player, Robin van Persie, described it as “unbelievable”.
- Van Persie said after the match: "He was unbelievable and with top players, you can tell straight away they have something to add, he's silky on the ball. He has that pass, he has a nice cross and shot, he's a joy to watch.” Currently, he is busy playing the 2019/20 season of the English Premier League.
- He is working hard to make his club improve their games and to upgrade their position. Manchester United is in the fifth position with 41 points.
What are the Awards won by Bruno Fernandes?
Following are the awards won By him:-
- SJPF Young Player of the Month: August 2017, September 2017, October/November 2017, February 2018, April 2018
- Primeira Liga Player of the Month: August 2017, September 2017, April 2018, December 2018, February 2019, March 2019, April 2019
- Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19
- Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2017–18, 2018–19
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2017–18
- Sporting CP Footballer of the Year: 2018, 2019
- CNID Footballer of the Year: 2019
- UEFA Nations League Finals Team of the Tournament: 2019
- Currently, he ranks at number 5 spot in the Top scorer category of Portuguese Primeira Liga with 8 goals and 7 assists.
Transfer and Contract
Bruno Fernandes is the biggest signing of the 2019/20 January transfer window after Manchester United agreed with a significant deal with Sporting CP to buy the midfielder. On 29 January 2020, he gets transferred to English club Manchester United for a fee reportedly worth up to €80 million (£67.6 million).
Personal Life of Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes is a married man. His wife's name is Ana Pinho. Before getting married they met at High school in Boavista in 2012, where they ended up in the same class and started dating together. It was not easy for Bruno to get Ana, though. They were 16 when they were at school.
It was destiny that they ended up in the same class, and there is an exciting story to it. Bruno tried to kiss Ana, and she was hesitant. Their school had a Gum shop in front, and that was where the couple first kissed. Seven-year later he asked Ana to go with him to stay in Italy because of his new transfer to an Italian Football club and she agreed with him. Then they get married on the 23rd of December 2015. They are happily married now and are a dream couple. They have a beautiful daughter named Matilde Fernandes who was born on January 31st, 2017.
Relationship Timeline of Bruno Fernandes and Ana Pinho
- First time to meet:- 2012(During their schooling in Portugal)
- First date:- 2012
- First kiss:-2012
- Officially together:- 2013
- First Anniversary:-23rd of December 2016
- First Travel:-June 2013
- First Fight:-will be updated
- First Reconcile:-will be updated
- First Purpose:-2010
- Engagement:- 20th December 2015
- Wedding:- 23rd of December 2015.
How tall is Bruno Fernandes?
Bruno Fernandes stands at the tall height of five feet nine inches or 1.75 m with a bodyweight of 78 Kg. His body size; chest size is 39 in, waist size is 32 in and arms size is 14 in. His shoe size is 9 US. His hair color is black and his eye color is gray.
Body Measurement of Bruno Fernandes
Physical Body
Height:- 5 Feet 9 inch,1.75 meter
Weight:- 78 kg, 172 lbs
Body Size:-39inch (chest size), 32 inch(waist), 14inch(Arms/Biceps size)
Shoe size:- 9( (US)
Eye Color:- Gray
Hair Color:-Black
What is the Net worth of Bruno Fernandes?
Fernandes's current estimated net worth is around 7 Million Euro and has a market value of around 60 million Euro and ranks among top Midfielder in Barclays Premier League players in terms of market value. He currently earns a weekly wage of €57,692 which coupled with bonuses, takes his annual income to around €3 million. As per the data collection of 2020, his net worth is Euro 60 million that means he is a millionaire and one of the richest football players in the world.
Wealth (House and Car) of Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes currently resides in an apartment in Porto with his wife and Daughter. However, his car and house model and their net value are not described or made known to the public yet. Currently, he stays at Apartment provided by Manchester United in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England.
Is Bruno Fernandes Death or Alive?
As per our latest data collection of 2020, he is still alive according to his birth date ( 8th September 1994). He is 26 years old now.
