Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her place in football history by winning the Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive year. The FC Barcelona midfielder was recognized as the best player in the world at a ceremony held in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025. This win adds to her already impressive collection of Ballon d'Or awards from 2023 and 2024.

Bonmatí's stellar performance has made her a key player for both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. In the past year, she has continued to showcase her exceptional talent and leadership on the field. Her contributions were crucial in Spain's victory in the UEFA Women's Nations League. Despite a loss in the Women's Champions League final to Arsenal, her individual brilliance did not go unnoticed.

In the Women's Euro 2025 final, Bonmatí and Spain were defeated on penalties by England. Despite this setback, Bonmatí was named player of the tournament, underscoring her significant impact.

Aitana Bonmatí i Conca, born on January 18, 1998, plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. She has also represented Catalonia. By 2023, Bonmatí had already won every major club and individual award available to a European player, marking the most decorated season ever for a footballer in 2022–23. This solidified her reputation as one of the best and greatest women's football players of all time.

Bonmatí's international success began with Spain's under-17, under-19, and under-20 teams. She moved to the senior squad in 2017 and has since represented Spain in the 2019 Women's World Cup and the 2022 Women's Euro. Her pivotal role in the 2023 World Cup, where Spain emerged victorious and she received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, further highlighted her importance. She also earned the title of Player of the Finals at the 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals, where Spain again triumphed. In 2024, she was the first football player to win the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year.

Bonmatí took over Putellas' position in attacking midfield ahead of the 2022–23 season after Putellas ruptured her ACL. Nike described Bonmatí's performance as "The best season. Of any footballer. Ever.". She won every tournament her teams entered and was named player of the tournament in each one. She was also recognized with the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award.

Her achievements include scoring twice and assisting twice in Spain's 5–1 victory over Switzerland on August 5, securing their place in the quarter-finals. On August 20, following Spain's 1–0 victory over England in the final, Bonmatí was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. On February 28, she scored the opening goal in a 2–0 victory against France in the final of the 2023-24 UEFA Women's Nations League in Seville, securing her and Spain's second international trophy. Bonmatí was also chosen for the Spanish team for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.