The dominance of Spanish women's football reached a historic milestone today, December 16, 2025, as Aitana BonmatĂ was named The Best FIFA Women’s Player for the third year in a row.
During the ceremony in Doha, Qatar, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder cemented her status as one of the greatest to ever play the game, becoming the first female player in history to win this specific award three times consecutively (2023, 2024, and 2025).
A Legendary Campaign (2024/25)
Despite a challenging end to the year due to injury, BonmatĂ’s influence over the last 12 months was undeniable. Her trophy cabinet and stats for the season tell the story of a player at the peak of her powers:
Domestic Treble: She led FC Barcelona to a clean sweep of Spanish honors—Liga F, Copa de la Reina, and the Supercopa de España.European MVP: Although Barcelona narrowly missed out on the Champions League title, Aitana was named the UEFA Women's Champions League Player of the Season.
International Heroics: She was the driving force for Spain at Euro 2025, where she was named Player of the Tournament despite Spain falling to England in the final.
The "Triple Double": By winning this award, she completes a 2025 "triple double," having already secured the Ballon d’Or and the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year.
FIFA FIFPro Women’s World XI
Barcelona’s dominance was reflected in the World XI, with six Blaugrana players making the cut:
World XI (4-3-3): Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Paredes, Batlle; BonmatĂ, Guijarro, Pina; Caldentey, Russo, Putellas.
Current Status: A Road to Recovery
While the football world celebrates her victory, BonmatĂ was unable to attend the gala in person. She is currently recovering from a fractured fibula sustained in late November while training with the national team. The injury is expected to keep her sidelined until approximately April 2026, but this award serves as a powerful reminder of her impact on the global game.
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