“He had the best season of his career, broke the all-time assists record… and on top of that, he’s a great guy. As a former Manchester United midfielder, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the winner of the Premier League Player of the Season is Bruno Fernandes.” With these words and a big smile, Juan Mata welcomed Bruno Fernandes to the stage at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards.
Juan and Bruno, close friends and former teammates, share both a passion for football and a common vision of the game. That made the Spaniard a natural choice to present the award on a truly special night filled with memorable moments at the Manchester Opera House.
“It’s a very special award because it’s voted for by the players themselves,” stated Bruno. The Portuguese star registered an incredible 21 assists last campaign, setting a new record in the modern Premier League era. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw scooped the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year award. You can check out the full list of winners on the official PFA website.
