Aitana Bonmatí Makes History with her Third Consecutive Ballon d’Or
The talented FC Barcelona midfielder, Aitana Bonmatí, has written her name in golden letters in the history of football by winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The ceremony, organized by France Football and UEFA, took place at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris. At 29 years old, the Catalan footballer becomes the first player in history to obtain three consecutive Ballon d’Or awards (2023, 2024 and 2025), emulating legends like Michel Platini and Johan Cruyff in the men’s category. Bonmatí was fundamental in Barcelona’s dominance in Spanish football and in reaching the Champions League final, as well as her outstanding participation in Spain’s runner-up finish in the European Championship. In the voting, she surpassed her compatriot Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) and the Englishwoman Alessia Russo (Arsenal), who completed the podium. The award was presented to him by Andrés Iniesta, one of his childhood idols, along with Xavi Hernández. “I have learned from them and my football depends on what they taught me,” he expressed emotionally.The midfielder also highlighted the importance of, for the first time, awarding the same number of men’s and women’s awards: “Equality is something we demand and hope will continue.” With this award, Bonmatí succeeds her teammate Alexia Putellas, winner in 2021 and 2022, consolidating Barcelona as the epicenter of world women’s football. “I want to thank the club, my teammates and everyone who has helped me get here,” concluded the culé star.“Three years here and the theater continues to impress a lot,” said Aitana in her speech, underlining the very high level of all the candidates. “If I could share it I would, it’s a year of great level.
Aitana Bonmatí
