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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Rich Laverty

Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third title in a row

Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona poses during the official Women's Champions League 2025-26 portrait session
Aitana Bonmatí has once again been voted the best female player in the world. She has been in the top 10 since 2021. Photograph: Álex Caparrós/Uefa/Getty Images

They say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100 history as the first player to finish at the top of the tree for a third consecutive year.

Last year the majestic midfielder emulated her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas by winning for a second year running, but the 27-year-old has now gone one better, establishing herself once again at the top of the women’s game.

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