Manchester United's victory over Brentford brings extremely joyful news regarding Casemiro.

With his headed goal against Brentford early on April 28, Casemiro officially equaled the unprecedented record for the number of headed goals in a single season during Manchester United's Premier League era.

Early on April 28, in the context of the 34th round of the Premier League, Manchester United achieved a hard-fought yet emotionally charged 2-1 victory over Brentford. The key figure of the match was none other than Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder not only played the role of the hero by scoring the opening goal but also directly inscribed his name into the record book of England's greatest club.

According to statistics from Sky Sports, the headed goal against Brentford was Casemiro's 9th goal in the Premier League this season. Notably, eight of those goals were scored with headers.

This achievement allows Casemiro to equal the record set by legend Dwight Yorke in the 1999/2000 season—the season Manchester United achieved the historic treble. Right behind them is striker Edinson Cavani with 6 headed goals in the 2020/21 season.

Considering the top five European national leagues, Casemiro currently has no rival in effective aerial play. The player ranked second after him, Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi, has only scored 6 headed goals in La Liga.

Moreover, since arriving in England, the number of headed goals by the former Real Madrid star is only surpassed by three genuine strikers: Erling Haaland, Ollie Watkins, and Chris Wood. This demonstrates the exceptional positioning and aerial finishing skills of a defensive midfielder like Casemiro.

Not only shining in attack, Casemiro also displayed his class in the final minutes when Brentford pushed全力 to find an equalizer. He commanded the defense, executing a series of experienced interceptions and tackles, helping "The Red Devils" secure all three points.

However, the brilliant performance of the midfielder born in 1992 brings infinite regret to fans at Old Trafford. Casemiro has decided to leave the club after this season ends.

With the 2025/26 Premier League season still ongoing, Casemiro stands before the opportunity to独占 the record if he scores another headed goal. Nevertheless, the void he leaves in the upcoming summer transfer window will undoubtedly be an extremely头痛 problem for Manchester United's management.