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Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Performance and Stats Comparison

In this comparison, we are focusing on the stats and major qualities of Bruno Fernandes and Kevin De Bruyne rather than choosing any best among them. Check out Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne performance and stats comparison.

Sandipan Ghosh
Last updated: 01.01.2022
Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne

Midfielders play crucial roles to bridge the gaps between the defenders and forwards of a team.  While there are many types of midfielders with various specialized roles, here we are talking about two very high-quality attacking midfielders in present European football. We are talking about Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne.

The 30-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is known as one of the best midfielders. He has been considered a complete footballer.

On the other hand, the 27-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes has recently grown up as one of the special midfielders who can take massive responsibilities for his team.

In this comparison, we are focusing on the stats and major qualities of Bruno and De Bruyne rather than choosing any best among them.


Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Overall Senior Club Career

Bruno Fernandes: Novara (2012-2013), Udinese Calcio (2013-2017) {Sampdoria on loan (2016-17)}, Sampdoria (2017), Sporting CP (2017-2020), Manchester United (2020-Present).

Kevin De Bruyne: KRC Genk (2008-2012), Chelsea (2012-2014) {KRC Genk on loan (2012), Werder Bremen on loan (2012-2013)}, VfL Wolfsburg (2014-2015), Manchester City (2015-Present).

Major Stats

Bruno Fernandes

Kevin De Bruyne

Matches

404

512

Minutes Played

30,194

38,801

Goals

133*

120*

Penalty Goals

39

6

Penalty Misses

4

2

Assists

104

193

Yellow Cards

80

49

Red Cards

2*

2*

(Goals: Including penalty goals.

Red Cards: Both Bruno Fernandes and Kevin De Bruyne got all their respective red cards in the club career only due to receiving second yellow cards in a game. So, they haven’t received any direct red card yet in their club careers)


Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Only for Premier League Clubs (All Competitions)

Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United (2020-Present).

Kevin De Bruyne: Chelsea (2012-2014), Manchester City (2015-Present).

Major Stats

Bruno Fernandes

Kevin De Bruyne

Matches

103

292

Minutes Played

8,272

21,666

Goals

45*

73*

Penalty Goals

21

6

Penalty Misses

2

2

Assists

34

110

Yellow Cards

39

28

Red Cards

1

0

(Goals: Including penalty goals.)


Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Only for National Teams

Bruno Fernandes: Portugal (2017-Present)

Kevin De Bruyne: Belgium (2010-Present)

Major Stats

Bruno Fernandes

Kevin De Bruyne

Matches

40

88

Minutes Played

2,356

6,997

Goals

6*

23*

Penalty Goals

1

2

Penalty Misses

0

0

Assists

7

45

Yellow Cards

4

4

Red Cards

0

0

(Goals: Including penalty goals.)

 

Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Playing Styles

Bruno Fernandes: Bruno Fernandes is a very hard-working midfielder. His incredible goal-scoring abilities are the crucial factor for his team, which is also famous for successfully taking penalty shots. The playmaker is also famous for taking leadership roles on the field. He is extremely good at scanning the pitches that helps him to create spaces for himself and his teammates. Bruno has a fearless character with the ball.

Kevin De Bruyne: Kevin De Bruyne has already entertained world football with his incredible skills. He is strong on both feet which is a big advantage for an attacking midfielder. He has excellent awareness of his position that helps him to build up the dangerous moment in opposition defence by creating spaces for his teammates.

Unlike regular goal-scorer Bruno Fernandes, De Bruyne majorly plays key supporting roles in the goal-scoring opportunities. However, the attacking midfielder is highly reliable on the scoring opportunities. He is also very dangerous in long-range shots.

Style

Bruno Fernandes

Kevin De Bruyne

Playing Style

Risk taker

Versatility in the midfield position

Incredible awareness about the field

Busy in creating spaces

Versatility in the midfield position

No weak foot

Creates spaces for teammates

Excellent control on the ball

Penalty Style

Highly favourite

Takes the shot slightly late. Forces the goalkeeper to react first that helps him to comfortably push the ball at the other side.

Lesser favourite

Quick taker

Targets bottom corner


Bruno Fernandes vs Kevin De Bruyne: Strengths and Weaknesses

Quality

Bruno Fernandes

Kevin De Bruyne

Strength

Key passes

Finishing

Through balls

Long shots

Defensive approach

Long shots

Key passes

Set-pieces

Through balls

Dribbling

Weakness

Aerial Duels

Aerial Duels

Tackling

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