David Seaman slams Man Utd and questions Bruno Fernandes' individual awards

Arsenal legend David Seaman has cast doubt on the individual awards given to Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes following the 2025-26 campaign. Despite Fernandes setting a new Premier League record with 21 assists, Seaman argued that shining in a struggling team does not necessarily warrant the top individual prizes.

Bruno did well, but Manchester United weren’t good at all at the start of the season. It’s easy for someone to stand out like that when the rest of your team is rubbish. For me, that’s where Player of the Year should come from – the winning team. David Seaman

Seaman contrasted United's situation with Arsenal's title-winning squad, where individual excellence from players like David Raya, Declan Rice, and Gabriel occurred within a high-performing collective. The former England goalkeeper insisted that Raya, who he believes is nearing club-great status, was a more deserving candidate for individual honours, despite goalkeepers traditionally being overlooked.

Fernandes, having helped Manchester United secure a third-place finish and a return to the Champions League under Michael Carrick, is now turning his focus to Portugal's World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, David Raya is set to represent Spain in upcoming international fixtures against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay as he builds on a successful domestic season.