The Digest:
Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has secured her third straight Ballon d’Or Féminin, joining an elite group of football legends, including Lionel Messi and Michel Platini, to win the award three years in a row. The Barcelona and Spain star triumphed over strong contenders, including former teammate Mariona Caldentey and England’s Alessia Russo, in a tightly contested race.
Key Points:
- Bonmatí scored 20 goals and provided 16 assists in the 2024–25 season.
- She led Barcelona to a domestic treble and the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
- Despite Spain’s loss to England in the Euro 2025 final, she was named Player of the Tournament.
- Mariona Caldentey finished second, with Alessia Russo in third.
- Bonmatí also won the UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season award.
- Her consistency in high-pressure matches defined her campaign.
- She is the first woman to win three consecutive Ballon d’Or Féminin titles.
- The win cements her status as the defining player of her generation.
Sources: Goal.com
