Head-to-Head Comparison

Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Midfielders — Declan Rice plays for Arsenal in the Premier League and represents England, while Bruno Fernandes turns out for Manchester United in the Premier League for Portugal. Bruno Fernandes is the elder of the two at 31, with Declan Rice 4 years younger at 27.

In front of goal, Bruno Fernandes leads with 165 career goals to Declan Rice's 35. For assists, Bruno Fernandes edges ahead with 140 versus 45 for Declan Rice. Both players have lifted 4 career trophies. Internationally, Bruno Fernandes has earned more caps (75) compared to Declan Rice's 60.

Based on the 9 statistical categories above, Bruno Fernandes comes out on top — winning 6 of the 9 measurable stats compared to Declan Rice's 3. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.