The Brazilian maestro capped a sensational campaign by receiving 82 percent of supporter votes in Newcastle’s annual awards. Bruno Guimarães made 49 appearances across all competitions, scoring 9 goals and delivering 12 assists, but numbers only hint at his influence. He led the league in completed through balls, constantly threading passes between defensive lines to spring Isak and Gordon. Defensively he proved equally vital, ranking first among Magpies for tackles and interceptions. His tireless screening shielded Botman and Lascelles and allowed Trippier to invert into midfield safely. StatsBomb credited Bruno with the third highest pressure regains in the division, trailing only Declan Rice and Rodri. Moments of magic punctuated the season. In January he curled a stoppage time winner against Tottenham that kept Newcastle in touch with the top four. In March his disguised outside-of-the-boot assist versus West Ham left commentators purring. Off the pitch he funded redevelopment of a Byker pitch and visited local schools to teach Portuguese. Accepting the award, Bruno thanked fans for their anthem and reiterated commitment despite Barcelona interest. Club officials intend a new contract around him, and captain Lascelles suggests the midfielder could wear the armband during cup rotations. Advanced metrics underline Bruno’s value: 97th percentile for progressive passes, 95th for successful dribbles, yet only 0.7 fouls conceded per 90, the lowest rate among players in the top ten for tackles won. Newcastle’s rise has many architects, but Bruno stands at the heart of the blueprint.
