Bonmatí Named FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year for Third Straight Time
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been crowned FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year, securing the award for a third consecutive season, as England manager Sarina Wiegman claimed the women’s coaching prize for a record fifth time.
Bonmatí, 27, was honoured at the FIFA Best Awards ceremony in Qatar after another outstanding year at both club and international level, further cementing her status as one of the defining players of her generation.
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The Spanish star played a central role in Spain’s run to the Euro 2025 final, where they finished runners-up to England. Despite the defeat, Bonmatí was named Player of the Tournament, underlining her influence throughout the competition.
At club level, she enjoyed another highly productive season with Barcelona, winning a domestic treble and contributing 12 goals and six assists in Liga F. Although Barça fell short in the Champions League final, losing to Arsenal, Bonmatí still shone in Europe.
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She was named UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season, registering nine goal contributions in 11 matches, including a goal in Barcelona’s emphatic 4–1 semi-final second-leg win over Chelsea.
“I am grateful to have the honour,” Bonmatí said. “If it wasn’t for the players, the coaches and the fans, I wouldn’t be here. I will enjoy this moment.”
A Historic Hat-Trick of Individual Honours
Bonmatí also lifted the Women’s Ballon d’Or in September, becoming the first player in history to win the award three times, having previously claimed it in 2023 and 2024.
She first won the FIFA Best award in 2023 following Spain’s World Cup triumph, retained it in 2024 after a historic quadruple with Barcelona, and now completes an unprecedented three-peat.
This year’s shortlist also included Mariona Caldentey and Alexia Putellas, highlighting Barcelona’s continued dominance in the women’s game.
Wiegman makes history again
England manager Sarina Wiegman was named FIFA Best Women’s Coach, extending her remarkable run to five wins, more than any coach in the award’s history.
She earned the honour after guiding England to a second consecutive European Championship title, overcoming a turbulent build-up marked by inconsistent results and several senior player retirements.
“This award is an absolute honour,” Wiegman said. “It belongs to the players and staff. The conviction, belief and togetherness we showed led us to another Euros title.” England defeated Spain on penalties in the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland, with Wiegman beating Sonia Bompastor and Renée Slegers to the award.
Hampton claims Goalkeeper Honour
England and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was named FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper after a stellar year for club and country.
The 25-year-old played every match for England at Euro 2025, winning the Golden Glove with 13 clean sheets, and was also part of Chelsea’s domestic treble-winning campaign. Hampton added the FIFA award to her Yashin Trophy, which she collected at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in September.
Barcelona dominate Best FIFA Women’s XI
Barcelona’s influence was further reflected in the Best FIFA Women’s XI, which featured a strong Catalan core alongside key figures from England’s Euro-winning side.
Best XI:
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Irene Paredes (Barcelona), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Patri Guijarro (Barcelona), Claudia Pina (Barcelona), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
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