Know all about Aitana Bonmati, Spain's midfielder who won the Ballon D'Or in 2023 along with Messi

Following a spectacular year of excellent accomplishments for both her club and nation, Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona has received the well-deserved title of 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or winner. This great honour was conferred to her in a lavish event staged in Paris, where she succeeded her Barcelona colleague, Alexia Putellas, as the world's best female player.

3 things you need to know

• Aitana Bonmati won the Ballon d’Or 2023 in the female category
• Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or 2023 in the male category
• Aitana Bonmati helped Spain win the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

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Aitana Bonmati won her first Ballon d’Or

Aitana's triumph is a testament to her outstanding accomplishments over the last year. She was vital to Barcelona's victories, which included winning both the league and the Champions League the previous season. She contributed to Spain's World Cup win, adding to her list of accomplishments. Aitana's excellent efforts on the pitch also earned her the renowned Golden Ball prize at the World Cup, cementing her position as the tournament's top player. This new award adds to Aitana Bonmati's list of honours, capping off a remarkable run of accomplishments.

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Learn more about Aitana Bonmati

Aitana Bonmatí Conca was born on January 18, 1998, in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain. Her full name is Aitana Bonmatí Guidonet. Her height is 1.62 metres (5 feet 4 inches), and she mostly plays as a centre midfielder. She is an important part of Barcelona right now, and she wears the number 14 shirt.

When Aitana was younger, she played football for Ribes from 2005 to 2009, then Cubelles from 2010 to 2012, and finally Barcelona from 2012 to 2014.

It was from 2014 to 2016 she played for Barcelona B before she joined the main Barcelona team. She has played 159 times for Barcelona and scored 53 goals so far in the league.

Aitana has done a great job representing her country, Spain, on the world stage. From 2013 to 2015, she played for Spain's U17 team and scored three goals in 13 games. After that, from 2015 to 2017, she played for Spain U19 and scored 6 goals in 15 games. From 2016 to 2018, she played for Spain U20 and scored two goals in nine games. Aitana has been an important part of the senior Spain team since 2017 when he made 57 starts and scored 21 goals. And won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. It's clear that Aitana Bonmatí Conca has made a difference in the world of women's football with her amazing skills and accomplishments.