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Bruno Fernandes Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Bruno Fernandes is one of the best midfielders in the football world
  • He has been a key player for the Red Devils since his arrival from Sporting CP in 2020
  • The Manchester United playmaker also represents the Portuguese national team

Bruno Fernandes biography. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick on Thursday evening as his side thumped Real Sociedad 4-1.

The Portuguese international opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 16th minute, cancelling Real Sociedad’s early goal. He scored again from the spot shorty after the start of the second half completing his hat-trick with a magnificient strike in the 87th minute. Diogo Dalot sealed the win by scoring United’s fourth in added time.

Fernandes, who is known for his penalty-taking prowess and work rate on the pitch, has been a key player for the Red Devils since his arrival from Sporting CP in 2020. But how well do you know him? Read on our Bruno Fernandes to find everything you need to know about the talented midfielder.

Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes. Photo/ TNT Sports.

Bruno Fernandes Biography

Full name Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
Age 30
Height 1.79 m
Place of birth Maia, Portugal
Date of birth 8 September 1994
Nationality Portuguese
Occupation Footballer
Source of wealth Football
Marital status Married

Earnings History

Bruno Fernandes is among the top earners in the English Premier League. According to his salary profile on Capology, the Manchester United captain earns €300,000 per week or €15,600,000 per year. He boasts career gross earnings of £63,918,393 as of March 2025.

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Fernandes’ current contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of 2026-27 season. When he arrived in January 2020, he signed a contract which saw him earn a weekly wage of €180,000. The Portuguese then signed a new deal in 2021 which increased his weekly earnings to €240,000.

Personal Life

Let’s explore his personal life on this part of Bruno Fernandes biography. He was born on September 8 1994, in Maia, Portugal. Bruno’s father was also a footballer and wore the number eight jersey. His older brother, Ricardo, also plays football for Roffey in the ninth tier of English football.

Talking of his marital affairs, Bruno is married to his childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The couple is blessed with two children, a daughter who was born in January 2017 and a son born in September 2020. Bruno is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian. He can also speak French.

Career

Bruno Fernandes used to play football in the streets as a small child alongside his older brother and other boys his age. He joined Infesta football academy when he was just 8 and spent two years at the club, then moved to Boavista, where he played until 2012.

From there, he moved to Novara, where he began his professional career. The Portuguese midfielder spent one season with Novara making 23 appearances and scoring four goals. He then secured a transfer to Italian side Udinese in 2013. 

Bruno had a short spell with Sampdoria before moving back to Portugal, where he joined Sporting CP. It was at Sporting that he established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world and caught the attention of top European clubs. 

The Portuguese playmaker joined Manchester United in January 2020 and proved to be a quality player in his first season for the Premier League club. He won the PFA Fans’ Premier League Player of the Month in his first month as a player of the Red Devils and became a frequent goalscorer for Manchester United that season.

Bruno has since been a key player for United and was named captain of the club in the summer of 2023, replacing Harry Maguire.

Bruno Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes biography. Photo/ Planet Football.

Luxury Collection

Bruno Fernandes net worth in 2025 is estimated to be $30 million by Surprise Sports. A good chunk of the aforementioned amount comes from his his football career. The talented midfielder also has endorsement deals with top brands such as Nike which earn him millions.

Like his Manchester United teammates, Bruno resides in Manchester. However, there are no details about his exact residence. He boasts a collection of high-end automobiles, which include a £150k Porsche Panamera, Porsche Panamera Turbo S and £85,000 BMW SUV.

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FAQs

What is Bruno’s net worth?

Bruno Fernandes has a net worth of $30 million. 

How old is Bruno Fernandes?

Bruno is 30 years old.

What is Bruno’s market value in 2025?

Bruno’s market value in 2025 is €55 million

What is Bruno’s salary at Manchester United?

Bruno Fernandes earns earns €300,000 per week. 

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