Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been awarded the Premier League Player of the Week for Week 13 of the 2025-2026 season. The announcement follows a stellar performance that helped secure a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Fernandes played a pivotal role in the win, providing two crucial assists that unlocked the Crystal Palace defense. His vision and precise passing proved to be the difference as United claimed all three points on the road.
The Premier League officially announced Fernandes as the winner after he topped the fan vote, beating out a strong field of nominees including Reece James, Phil Foden, Malick Thiaw, Enzo Le Fée, Igor Thiago, Emiliano Martinez, and Kenny Tete.
Fernandes secured a dominant 37% of the vote, with Reece James coming in second place with 30%. This award marks Fernandes’ first Player of the Week honor this season and further solidifies his importance to the Manchester United squad.
The Portuguese star now joins Harry Maguire and Bryan Mbeumo as Manchester United players who have received the award this season, with Maguire and Mbeumo claiming the honors in Weeks 8 and 9 respectively. Manchester United’s strong representation in the Player of the Week awards reflects the team’s improved form and individual brilliance across the squad. Fernandes’ consistent performances and leadership on the field make him a key player to watch as the season progresses.
