Bruno Fernandes' name is pronounced differently than the way you just read it with the voice inside your head.
The pronunciation of his last name isn't "Fernandez." It's closer to two syllables, something that has announcers always trying to get it right when Fernandes plays for Manchester United or now, for Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fernandes has actually spoken about this in the past, so it's easier to get it right.
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Bruno Fernandes pronunciation
The name is pronounced more like the '-ndes' at the end is making an 'sh' or 'ch' sound in English.
Of course it's Portuguese, so the nuance is tricky.
This is footage of Fernandes himself explaining it:
@bbcsport You're probably not saying Bruno Fernandes' name correctly. But that's ok! #BrunoFernandes #ManUtd #PremierLeague ♬ original sound - BBC Sport
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He says of some announcers: "They think they are saying it properly, but they are not."
He also points out that it's the same as some English names, which he acknowledges he struggles to say.
Not all announcers will try to nail this pronunciation, but as Fernandes' career has gone on, more have tried to get it right.
It's just tricky across languages and linguistics to nail it.
Fernandes is a superstar regardless, but it's worth trying to get his name right, too, because that's a big part of anyone's identity.
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