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Joel Veltman career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
BrightonBrighton
26
1268
1
1
FA CupFA Cup
2
166
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
22
961
0
1
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
2
141
1
0
24/25
BrightonBrighton
22
1720
0
0
FA CupFA Cup
0
0
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
21
1697
0
0
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
1
23
0
0
23/24
BrightonBrighton
33
1965
1
1
Europa LeagueEuropa League
6
377
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
27
1588
1
1
22/23
BrightonBrighton
31
2188
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
31
2188
1
1
21/22
BrightonBrighton
34
2874
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
34
2874
1
1
20/21
BrightonBrighton
28
2281
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
2281
1
1
19/20
AjaxAjax
24
2076
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
426
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
19
1650
0
0
18/19
AjaxAjax
14
797
0
1
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
312
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
9
485
0
1
17/18
AjaxAjax
30
2484
1
1
EredivisieEredivisie
30
2484
1
1
16/17
AjaxAjax
40
3485
3
0
Europa LeagueEuropa League
10
791
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
30
2694
3
0
15/16
AjaxAjax
39
3474
5
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
450
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
34
3024
5
2
14/15
AjaxAjax
33
2866
1
4
Europa LeagueEuropa League
3
251
1
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
430
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
25
2185
0
4
13/14
AjaxAjax
3
227
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
3
227
0
0

International career

SeasonTeam
2020
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
3
0
0
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship
1
3
0
0
20/21
NetherlandsNetherlands
3
194
0
0
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
3
194
0
0
2019
NetherlandsNetherlands
3
270
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
3
270
0
0
16/17
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
90
0
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
1
90
0
0
14/15
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
37
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
1
37
0
0
2014
NetherlandsNetherlands
2
15
0
0
World CupWorld Cup
2
15
0
0

Key

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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.