Liputan6.com, Jakarta Spanish football star Aitana Bonmatí has once again made history by winning the 2025 Women's Ballon d'Or.
This victory marks the third consecutive year for the FC Barcelona midfielder, making her the first woman to achieve this remarkable achievement.
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The prestigious awards ceremony will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the magnificent Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
Bonmatí's recent achievement shows her dominance in the global women's football scene after her wins in 2023 and 2024.
The award is based on performance throughout the 2024–25 season, which covers the period from August 1, 2024, to August 2, 2025, including the final of the 2025 Copa América Femenina for women.
Aitana Bonmatí: A New History for the Women's Ballon d'Or
Aitana Bonmatí has rewritten the history books of the Women's Ballon d'Or by winning the award for the third consecutive year.
This feat has never been achieved by any female footballer before, confirming her status as one of the best players of her generation.
The award was based on Bonmatí's outstanding performances throughout the 2024/25 season.
After accepting the award, she reflected on her role and the future of the sport.
“We are more than footballers. We are leading by example through all the world. For the new generations coming, I think they can dream about being footballers, not like our generation. They can dream it. This is the best thing we can achieve,” Bonmatí said.
Despite falling short in the Women's Champions League final, her role was crucial to her team's success.
Bonmatí has also excelled with the Spanish national team.
She played an integral role in Spain's run to the final of the 2025 Women's UEFA EURO, scoring a crucial extra-time goal that secured her team's semifinal victory.
Brilliant Performance in the 2024/25 Season
The 2024/25 season was one of Aitana Bonmatí's most productive, both at club and international level.
With FC Barcelona, she led the team to a domestic treble, an achievement that demonstrated the strength and depth of the squad, as well as Bonmatí's leadership in midfield.
Although Barcelona narrowly lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Women's Champions League final, Bonmatí's crucial role in their journey to the final was inseparable from her.
She consistently displayed world-class performances in every phase of the competition, providing the driving force in attack and providing a balance in midfield.
Internationally, Bonmatí was also a hero for the Spanish national team.
She led her team to the final of the 2025 Women's UEFA EURO, demonstrating exceptional leadership and determination.
One of her most memorable moments was her extra-time goal in the semifinal, which secured Spain's place in the final.
Aitana Bonmatí's Profile, Career, and Achievements
Aitana Bonmatí i Conca, born on January 18, 1998, is now 27 years old and hails from Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain.
Standing at 1.62 meters tall and weighing around 53-54 kg, Bonmatí operates as a midfielder.
She currently plays for FC Barcelona and is a key player for the Spanish national team.
Aitana Bonmatí's career began at the age of seven, when she joined FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia.
She made her professional debut at 17 and quickly shown her potential, leading Barcelona's B team to the Second Division title in the 2015/16 season.
With FC Barcelona, Bonmatí has won numerous titles, including four consecutive Spanish League F titles and two UEFA Women's Champions League titles.
She was named MVP in Barça's Champions League final in 2021 and was again named player of the tournament as Barcelona won their second Champions League in 2023.
The 2023/24 season also brought her four trophies: the Spanish Super Cup, the La Liga, the Copa de la Reina, and the UEFA Women's Champions League.
At national team level, Bonmatí was an integral part of Spain's success, winning the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she also received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
She also won the 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League and was named MVP of the final.
Other individual awards include UEFA Women's Player of the Year (2023), FIFA The Best Women's Player (2024), and Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year (2024), making her the first female footballer to win these prestigious awards.