Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati lifted the 2025 Ballon d’Or Feminin, making history as the first woman ever to claim the award three times . The 27-year-old, who also won in 2023 and 2024, joined a rare group of players, Michel Platini (1983–85) and Lionel Messi (2009–12), as only the third footballer overall to secure the prize in three successive seasons.

The award ceremony, held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on September 22, was historic for Barcelona. Club legend Andres Iniesta presented Bonmati with the trophy.

Bonmati, speaking from the stage , said:

“My third time in a row here, and I still can't believe it. Incredible. Thank you to France Football for this, for the third time – it really could have gone to anyone.

“If it was possible to share it I woul

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