*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:28, 23 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:31, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
Bernard joined the Manchester United academy at the age of 16 in 2017, having previously progressed through Chelsea's youth system.[3] He made his senior debut in a Europa League match against Astana on 28 November 2019, however he scored an own goal as United lost 2–1.[4]
On 12 June 2023, it was announced that Bernard will be leaving Manchester United when his contract expires on 30 June.[5]
Loans
Bernard moved on loan to League Two club Salford City on 16 October 2020.[6] His Salford debut came on 24 October, being brought on in the 61st minute as a substitute for Oscar Threlkeld in a 1–1 draw with Crawley Town.[7] He scored his first goal for the club on 2 December, scoring a header in stoppage time in a 2–1 loss to Carlisle United.[8] On 15 January 2021, the loan was extended to the end of the season.[9] Bernard would say that going out on loan to Salford was vital to his development as a player, and was hoping that by doing so he could follow in the footsteps of Axel Tuanzebe, who became a first-team regular after several loan spells.[10] He was cup-tied for Salford's victory in the 2020 EFL Trophy Final which was played in March 2021.[11]
On 30 July 2021, Bernard signed a season-long loan deal with Championship club Hull City.[12]
He made his debut on 10 August 2021, in an EFL Cup first round match against Wigan Athletic which went to penalties after a 1–1 draw.[13]
On 31 January 2023, Bernard joined League One club Portsmouth on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[14]
Sheffield Wednesday
On 31 July 2023, Bernard signed for Championship club Sheffield Wednesday.[15][16] Bernard made his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the EFL Cup against Stockport County[17] and his first league start later that month against Cardiff City.[18] Following the end of the 2023–24 season, the club had offered Bernard a new contract.[19] He signed a new contract to stay at the club on 18 July 2024.[20] He scored his maiden Owls goal against Blackpool on 17 September 2024 in the EFL Cup.[21] His first Championship goal came against Cardiff City in November 2024.[22]
International career
Born in England, Bernard is Jamaican by descent.[23] He debuted for the Jamaica national team in a 2–1 friendly loss to Qatar on 15 June 2023.[24] Soon after his debut, he was named to the final 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[25]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 23 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition