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DanielBallard

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Daniel Ballard career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
SunderlandSunderland
30
2266
0
2
FA CupFA Cup
2
140
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
2126
0
2
24/25
SunderlandSunderland
23
1397
1
3
ChampionshipChampionship
23
1397
1
3
23/24
SunderlandSunderland
43
3834
0
3
FA CupFA Cup
0
0
0
0
ChampionshipChampionship
43
3834
0
3
22/23
SunderlandSunderland
19
1615
1
0
ChampionshipChampionship
19
1615
1
0
21/22
MillwallMillwall
31
2636
0
1
ChampionshipChampionship
31
2636
0
1
20/21
BlackpoolBlackpool
25
2231
0
2
League OneLeague One
25
2231
0
2
19/20
SwindonSwindon
1
3
0
0
League TwoLeague Two
1
3
0
0

International career

SeasonTeam
25/26
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
3
269
0
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
3
269
0
0
24/25
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
4
335
0
2
UEFA Nations League CUEFA Nations League C
4
335
0
2
2023
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
385
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
5
385
0
0
22/23
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
3
270
0
1
UEFA Nations League CUEFA Nations League C
3
270
0
1
21/22
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
424
0
1
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
5
424
0
1
20/21
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
5
396
0
0
UEFA Nations League BUEFA Nations League B
5
396
0
0

Key

Key:

Matches played
Minutes played
Goals
Assists

Frequently asked questions

Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.

Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.

Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.

Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.

Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.

Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.

Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.