Based on FIFPro statistics, Bruno Fernandes of MU and the Portuguese team is the most-played player of the last year.

The World Association of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) conducted research and found that between September 15, 2023, and September 15, 2023, midfielder Bruno Fernandes played more than 6,600 minutes, or 74 matches. In elite football, he is the player with the most workload.

During this time, Bruno Fernandes participated in 72 games for both Man Utd and the Portuguese squad. With 70 matches played, Real Madrid and Brazil’s Rodrygo is ranked second in the rankings.

During this span, the Brazilian played the most straight games—54—while taking a few days off in between. Everton Cebolinha, a striker for Flamengo, comes in second with 52 games. Since July 16, 2018, Everton has dominated in this area (234 matches).

“What matters most is the players’ health and safety. For elite players, one of the biggest issues still remains to be excessive workloads. The players’ lifespan, performance, and health cannot be maintained given the ever-expanding tournament schedule, according to FIFPro President David Aganzo.

Playing 6,666 minutes between September 2022 and September 2023 was Bruno Fernandes. Defensor Gustavo Gomez of Palmeiras and the Paraguay squad comes in second on the list of players with the most playing time during this time (6,586 minutes, following 67 matches).

The workload of over 1,800 players—15,000 males and 300 women—was examined in the study.