Bonmati

 

🏆 Historic Third Straight Ballon d'Or Féminin Win

On 22 September 2025, Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the third consecutive year — becoming the first woman ever to do so. FC Barcelona+2Forbes+2

With this win, she joined an elite club of players (alongside Michel Platini and Lionel Messi) to win the Ballon three times in a row — and first to do it in women’s football. Forbes+2euronews+2

Accepting the award, Bonmatí said she was “not quite sure what to say,” expressing gratitude to her club, teammates, and everyone who supported her.

⚽ Season Performance: Club and Country

During the 2024–25 season, she played a starring role as her club, FC Barcelona Femení, won a domestic treble (league, Copa, Supercopa). TNT Sports+2ESPN+2

In the international arena, she helped Spain women's national football team reach the final of UEFA Women's Euro 2025 — though they lost in the final. ESPN+2ESPN+2

Despite the final losses (club’s Champions League final defeat to Arsenal W.F.C. and national team’s Euro final defeat), Bonmatí’s consistency and contributions were enough to secure the Ballon d’Or. G

🗣️ Comments & What She Says About Her Legacy

After her third Ballon win, Bonmatí said she doesn’t compare herself to Messi or anyone else — she wants to follow her own path. TNT Sports+1

She emphasized that the award is not just hers but belongs to the entire team — acknowledging teammates, staff, and support networks. ESPN+2Forbes+2

She also called the 2024–25 season “exceptionally competitive,” underlining how tough the race was this year. TNT