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Aitana Bonmatí

Professional footballer

Born 1998

Aitana Bonmatí is a Catalan midfielder for FC Barcelona and Spain whose close control, spatial awareness and competitive intensity have made her one of the defining footballers of her generation. The only girl in her earliest boys' teams, she entered Barcelona's academy as a teenager and reached the senior side in 2016. She became central to four UEFA Women's Champions League titles, Spain's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and back-to-back Nations League triumphs, while winning the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Women's Player award in 2023, 2024 and 2025. A five-month recovery from a broken left fibula ended with her May 2026 comeback and a fourth European title; as of September 26, 2026, Barcelona was still managing residual ankle discomfort before her 2026/27 return.

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Connected people

ConnectionAlexia PutellasLong-time Barcelona and Spain midfield partner across multiple European and international title runs.

ConnectionPatri GuijarroBarcelona and Spain team-mate who has shared the midfield during Bonmatí's defining club and national-team years.

ConnectionXavi HernándezHer childhood footballing role model and the writer of the foreword to her autobiography.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

Selected recognition linked to the awarding organisation or primary record.

2025
FIFACompetitive win
The Best FIFA Women's Player
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2025
France FootballCompetitive win
Women's Ballon d'Or
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2025
UEFACompetitive win
Women's EURO Player of the Tournament
Spain
Official record
2025
UEFACompetitive win
Women's Champions League Player of the Season
FC Barcelona
Official record
2024
LaureusCompetitive win
World Sportswoman of the Year
Football
Official record
2024
UEFACompetitive win
Women's Nations League Player of the Finals
Spain
Official record
2024
UEFACompetitive win
Women's Champions League Player of the Season
FC Barcelona
Official record
2024
France FootballCompetitive win
Women's Ballon d'Or
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2024
FIFACompetitive win
The Best FIFA Women's Player
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2023
FIFACompetitive win
The Best FIFA Women's Player
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2023
France FootballCompetitive win
Women's Ballon d'Or
FC Barcelona and Spain
Official record
2023
UEFACompetitive win
Women's Champions League Player of the Season
FC Barcelona
Official record
2023
FIFACompetitive win
Women's World Cup adidas Golden Ball
Spain
Official record
2021
UEFACompetitive win
Women's Champions League Final Player of the Match
FC Barcelona
Official record

The Best FIFA Women's Player

Women's Ballon d'Or

Women's EURO Player of the Tournament

Women's Champions League Player of the Season

World Sportswoman of the Year

Women's Nations League Player of the Finals

Women's Champions League Player of the Season

Women's Ballon d'Or

The Best FIFA Women's Player

The Best FIFA Women's Player

Women's Ballon d'Or

Women's Champions League Player of the Season

Women's World Cup adidas Golden Ball

Women's Champions League Final Player of the Match