Paul Pogba says Bruno Fernandes would be Ballon d’Or contender if he played for Man City

Football
22 Apr 2026 • 9:24 PM MYT
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Paul Pogba says Bruno Fernandes would be Ballon d’Or contender if he played for Man City

  • Paul Pogba has claimed that his former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes would be a top-three Ballon d'Or contender if he played for rivals Manchester City.
  • Pogba highlighted Fernandes' standout season for United, noting his 18 assists, which is close to the Premier League record for a single campaign.
  • The French midfielder suggested that Fernandes' lack of major trophy wins with United prevents him from achieving global recognition for his individual performances.
  • Pogba and Fernandes played together at Old Trafford between 2020 and 2022.
  • Fernandes continues to be a key player for Manchester United, who are currently third in the Premier League and closing in on Champions League qualification.

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