Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati has continued her near-perfect season after receiving a record number of votes for the FIFPRO Women’s World XI.
Bonmati was named in the World XI for a third consecutive year in a row alongside Barca teammates Ona Batlle and Alexia Putellas.
Aitana Bonmati tops World XI voting
There was no stopping Aitana Bonmati in 2024/25 and she enjoyed another fantastic year for Spain and Barcelona.
With Barca, Bonmati won the domestic treble yet again as her club continued their dominance in Spain. Despite injury ruling her out for large parts of the season, when she did play the 27-year-old was electric.
It was with Spain that the midfielder enjoyed her most success this year though.
Bonmati anchored the Spanish midfield as her nation won the inaugural women’s Nations League in February.
Spain followed up their successful Nations League campaign with a strong Euro 2025 bid. The world champions were beat in the final by England as the Lionesses prevented Spain from holding all major titles available.
After such an incredible season for both club and country, Aitana Bonmati was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record third time in 2025.
There were some suggestions that Arsenal duo Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo were robbed of the award.
Those claims have been proved wrong however, as players voted for Bonmati in the World XI more than any other star in the world.
She’s done it again.
No outfield player received more votes (2,953) from their peers for the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s #World11 than @AitanaBonmati 🔝 pic.twitter.com/gjyzZxgWSw
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) November 3, 2025
Being named in the FIFPRO World XI is the highest of honours, as it is the sole FIFA-recognised achievement that is voted on by the players.
Personal pride for Bonmati
After she was named in the World XI, Bonmati credited her teammates and peers for another triumphant year.
“Being part of the FIFPRO World 11 is a source of personal pride, but I would say that it is a consequence, a result of good teamwork both with Barça and with the national team. At the end of the day, we have our own style, which is recognised all over the world, and thanks to the team, we are here receiving these individual awards.
“One of the nicest things in football is being recognised by your rivals. Being recognised by your team-mates is something unique, but being recognised by your rivals is even more so, I think, because they value what you bring to the game.”
