Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for the second time, bringing her level with club and international teammate Alexia Putellas.
The 26-year-old has had another successful year, winning the Liga F and UEFA Women’s Champions League double with Barcelona, as well as the UEFA Nations League with Spain.
Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a second time following more club and international success with Barcelona and Spain.
The midfielder fought off competition from Barca team-mates Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo to win the award.
She enjoyed another stellar year in 2024 after helping Barcelona win the UEFA Women’s Champions League, scoring the opening goal against Lyon in the final.
The 26-year-old was also named player of the competition and helped the club win a fifth consecutive Liga F title, scoring eight goals and claiming 11 assists.
“Good evening, and thank you very much for your applause,” the back-to-back Ballon d’Or Feminin winner said. “I’m so grateful for being here to receive my second award, but as I say, this is not something you can do alone. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by excellent players who help me grow and improve.
“I would like to all my teammates because I wouldn’t be here without them. I would also like to thank my club, Joan Laporta, for everything you’ve done for us. And I wouldn’t want to forget my colleagues who have let me experience some beautiful moments.
“And finally, my family that surrounds me supports me. We’ve been through hard times together but I’d like to thank you all.
“Thank you very much. It’s been a pleasure to be here again. I thank my team-mates and my club who give me everything and make me a better football player every year, thank you.”
Bonmati’s honors continued at the international level, too, and she produced the goods when it mattered after scoring in a 2-0 win over France to win the UEFA Nations League final.
It marks her second award in a row, and while she is grateful to receive it, she admits there is nothing like winning the first.
“I think that there is nothing like the first time but it’s true that I’m so thankful for being back here, what we do isn’t easy,” she explained. “I’m so grateful for being back here.
“In the end, I’m part of a group effort and surrounded by wonderful players and my national team, and I am thankful because without them, I wouldn’t be the footballer I am.”
