Madrid, Spain – Barcelona and Spanish national team star Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her status as one of the world’s leading women’s footballers. On Tuesday evening, she was crowned FIFA’s “The Best” Women’s Player of the Year award for 2025. The award was presented at a ceremony held in Doha, Qatar, marking her third consecutive win.
Bonmatí’s crowning achievement came despite Barcelona’s loss in the Women’s Champions League final and Spain’s defeat in the Women’s European Championship final. However, the Spanish midfielder stole the show with her outstanding individual performances, winning the Player of the Tournament award in both competitions. She was a crucial element in Barcelona’s journey to winning the domestic treble.
The 27-year-old Bonmatí is considered one of the most prominent female footballers of the modern era. This is due to her consistent performance and ability to make a difference in big matches. Despite suffering a broken ankle that required surgery in early December, her achievements last season were enough to secure her the most prestigious individual award in women’s football.
Bonmatí’s achievements during the 2024-2025 season included winning the Spanish Women’s League title and the Spanish Super Cup. She also finished as runner-up in both the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the UEFA Women’s European Championship, where she was named Player of the Tournament. Furthermore, she topped the list of players with the most assists in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
The winner of The Best award is chosen through a voting process involving national team coaches, team captains, specialist journalists, and the public, with equal weight given to each category. Voting is based on performances between August 2024 and August 2025. This process is overseen by independent observers to ensure fairness and transparency.
