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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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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.

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Aitana Bonmatí. Totes unides fem força!, co-written with Cristian Martín

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Aitana Bonmatí. Totes unides fem força!Aitana Bonmatí and Cristian Martín

Exact updated Catalan edition of Bonmatí's autobiography, included with edition-matched ISBN and cover.

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A 2023 personal profile named artists including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, The Tyets and La Pegatina.

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Cacio e pepe

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Three-block Tabata HIIT session covering strength, cardio and core work

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Has worked with a psychologist since age 13

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Does not eat meat

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Two spelt toasts with avocado and aged Manchego, oat-milk coffee and a yellow kiwi

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Described herself as neither neglectful nor an expert and said she had researched creams on Instagram

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Research for Aitana Bonmatí through 2026-09-26 did not locate a direct statement or demonstrated personal fragrance; results frequently confused her with singer Aitana Ocaña.

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Research for Aitana Bonmatí through 2026-09-26 did not establish a current animal companion with a reliable name and species record.

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