My brother is a Man Utd star but I thought I would be the one to make it

BRUNO FERNANDES is at the top of the game, with the playmaker taking center stage for club and country.

But his brother Ricardo also impresses on the football field NINE divisions under its superstar sibling.

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Ricardo plays in the Southern Combination Premier League for Roffey FC, where he has led his team to top spot in the league table.

But as well as his time on the pitch, the 34-year-old also works for the NHS.

And Ricardo explained that despite the huge gulf between him and his brother in football today, it was he who most thought would one day reach the top.

Speak with FourFourTwohe explained: “We have different lives. Bruno is a professional footballer and I work for the NHS,

“When I was young, my friends and close family probably thought I was the brother who would make it, but I didn't and he did.”

Ricardo is five years older than Bruno, who has represented his country Portugal 63 times and also wears the captain's armband of Manchester United.

And his brother's impressive career means people often ask him questions when he meets them on the field on a weekend.

But Ricardo explained that he doesn't mind the attention and is proud of what Bruno has achieved in the game.

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He said: 'I don't mind people coming up to me and talking about my brother.

“I'm happy that Bruno is known all over the world. Manchester United was a big step for him.”

Both Bruno and Ricardo play in midfield for their respective clubs and not only exhibit a similar playing style but also bear a remarkable resemblance.

Roffey FC play East Preston this weekend in their bid to stay top of the table, while Bruno's Man Utd face the tough task of taking on Aston Villa.

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