Bruno Fernandes Beats Arsenal Star Declan Rice in Best Player Award

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the English League Best Player award for the 2025/2026 season (@ManUTD)

JAKARTA - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes managed to surpass Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice in the competition for the English League Best Player award in the 2025/2026 season.

Quoted from the English League website, Saturday, Bruno Fernandes who appeared as the engine of Manchester United's game with eight goals and 20 assists in the 2025/2026 English League won the most votes from the English League team captain, fans and football experts.

Bruno has been consistent throughout the season and has become a central figure in Manchester United's midfield through his goal contributions, assists, and game creativity that helps his team compete in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Declan Rice, who is Arsenal's mainstay, also had an impressive season with the Gunners. The England national team midfielder performed solidly as a rhythm setter and a balance of Arsenal's midfield.

However, Bruno's performance is considered more prominent in crucial matches throughout the season. In addition to being active in creating opportunities, Bruno also showed a great leadership role as Manchester United captain.

Bruno's superiority over Declan Rice in the race for the individual award has come under the spotlight as Rice had previously been named as one of the strong candidates for the best player thanks to his contribution in maintaining Arsenal's consistency in the title race.

Despite failing to win the award, Declan Rice's performance this season still received a lot of appreciation. The former West Ham United player was considered successful in becoming one of Arsenal's best purchases in recent seasons.

The competition for the English Premier League's Best Player award this season is tight with a number of names from top clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United on the candidate list.