Spain and Barcelona star midfielder Aitana Bonmati has written her name into the history books by becoming the first ever player to claim the women’s Ballon d’Or three times.
The 27 year old clinched the award ahead of her Spain teammate, Arsenal winger Mariona Caldentey, who finished second.
Five England internationals made it into the top 10. Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, and Leah Williamson placed third, fifth, and seventh respectively, while Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton were ranked ninth and 10th.
Bonmati had previously lifted the award in 2023 and 2024. Her win extends Barcelona’s dominance, as the club has now produced every Ballon d’Or Féminin winner over the last five years, with Alexia Putellas taking the prize in 2021 and 2022.
Receiving the trophy from Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta, Bonmati said on stage: “My third time in a row here, and I still can’t believe it. Incredible. Thank you to France Football for this, for the third time, it really could have gone to anyone.”
