Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmat has once again been crowned the best female footballer in the world, securing the 2025 Ballon dOr Fminin. This marks her third consecutive Golden Ball, an achievement that cements her status as one of the greatest players of her generation. The Spanish midfielder edged out strong competition from her Barcelona teammate Mariona Caldentey, England striker Alessia Russo, and fellow Bara icon Alexia Putellas to claim the prize. Bonmat, who was visibly emotional as she accepted the award, reflected on the significance of the moment and her journey: Good evening. Im going to improvise a bit. Third time here in a row, I dont really know what to say. Incredible. Thanks to France Football first of all for giving me the third, she said. It could have easily gone to any of you. I think the level has been high this year. My teammates here have had a great year. To receive this from Iniesta, one of my idols since I was little, and also with Xavi present… my football is partly thanks to them. The midfielder also celebrated the progress womens football has made, particularly with the Ballon dOr now offering the same level of recognition as the mens award. This is the first year we have the same prizes as the mens team, and thats appreciated. Equality is something weve been demanding for a long time. Today weve achieved it, she noted.Bonmat ended her speech with heartfelt gratitude to her club, teammates, family, and supporters: To Bara, to Joan Laporta, the president and the board, teammates, staff… we didnt achieve this alone. Its thanks to a tremendous collective effort. Thank you to Bara, the club of my life. I cant forget my people, my friends, my family, and all the people who help me become a better player and a better person. Aitana Bonmat, three times in a row! Can you believe it? #ballondor pic.twitter.com/qT53wjKiSV Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025 Her third straight Ballon dOr further strengthens Barcelonas dominance in womens football and adds to her growing legacy as one of the sports most decorated players. The post Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmati wins third successive Ballon d’Or Feminin appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmat has once again been crowned the best female footballer in the world, securing the 2025 Ballon dOr Fminin. This marks her third consecutive Golden Ball, an achievement that cements her status as one of the greatest players of her generation. The Spanish midfielder edged out strong competition from her Barcelona teammate Mariona Caldentey, England striker Alessia Russo, and fellow Bara icon Alexia Putellas to claim the prize. Bonmat, who was visibly emotional as she accepted the award, reflected on the significance of the moment and her journey: Good evening. Im going to improvise a bit. Third time here in a row, I dont really know what to say. Incredible. Thanks to France Football first of all for giving me the third, she said. It could have easily gone to any of you. I think the level has been high this year. My teammates here have had a great year. To receive this from Iniesta, one of my idols since I was little, and also with Xavi present… my football is partly thanks to them. The midfielder also celebrated the progress womens football has made, particularly with the Ballon dOr now offering the same level of recognition as the mens award. 
This is the first year we have the same prizes as the mens team, and thats appreciated. Equality is something weve been demanding for a long time. Today weve achieved it, she noted.Bonmat ended her speech with heartfelt gratitude to her club, teammates, family, and supporters: To Bara, to Joan Laporta, the president and the board, teammates, staff… we didnt achieve this alone. Its thanks to a tremendous collective effort. Thank you to Bara, the club of my life. I cant forget my people, my friends, my family, and all the people who help me become a better player and a better person. Aitana Bonmat, three times in a row! Can you believe it? #ballondor pic.twitter.com/qT53wjKiSV Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025 Her third straight Ballon dOr further strengthens Barcelonas dominance in womens football and adds to her growing legacy as one of the sports most decorated players. The post Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmati wins third successive Ballon d’Or Feminin appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.