Aitana Bonmatí has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first player to finish atop the Guardian's women's football history rankings for three consecutive years. The 27-year-old Barcelona and Spain midfielder has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, earning her a spot at the top of the tree despite not winning any major silverware in European competitions last year.
Bonmatí's impressive performances on the continental stage have earned her recognition from a record panel of 143 judges, who awarded her 43% of the No.1 votes. Her dominance is evident, with only compatriot Mariona Caldentey receiving 21% of the first-place votes.
The women's game continues to grow exponentially, and players like Bonmatí are redefining what it means to be a top-class athlete in their sport. With almost a quarter of this year's list consisting of new faces, it highlights just how fast the industry is evolving.
Bonmatí's incredible success is not without its challenges, as she will miss over four months of competition due to a broken leg suffered before the Nations League final. Her absence will be sorely felt, but her legacy and dominance on the pitch will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
The rankings also reveal some interesting trends and statistics about the game's global reach and its top clubs, teams, and players. The dominance of top European leagues like the Women's Super League is evident, with 39 players representing these clubs on this year's list. England has piped Spain as the nation with the most players, thanks in part to Hannah Hampton's impressive performances.
Bonmatí herself stands above it all, asserting her authority as one of the greatest of the modern era. Her dedication to Barcelona and the Spanish national team is unwavering, and she remains a symbol of Catalan pride and culture.
Bonmatí's impressive performances on the continental stage have earned her recognition from a record panel of 143 judges, who awarded her 43% of the No.1 votes. Her dominance is evident, with only compatriot Mariona Caldentey receiving 21% of the first-place votes.
The women's game continues to grow exponentially, and players like Bonmatí are redefining what it means to be a top-class athlete in their sport. With almost a quarter of this year's list consisting of new faces, it highlights just how fast the industry is evolving.
Bonmatí's incredible success is not without its challenges, as she will miss over four months of competition due to a broken leg suffered before the Nations League final. Her absence will be sorely felt, but her legacy and dominance on the pitch will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of footballers.
The rankings also reveal some interesting trends and statistics about the game's global reach and its top clubs, teams, and players. The dominance of top European leagues like the Women's Super League is evident, with 39 players representing these clubs on this year's list. England has piped Spain as the nation with the most players, thanks in part to Hannah Hampton's impressive performances.
Bonmatí herself stands above it all, asserting her authority as one of the greatest of the modern era. Her dedication to Barcelona and the Spanish national team is unwavering, and she remains a symbol of Catalan pride and culture.
! 3 yrs in a row is insane, no way anyone else can touch her skillz 
. i mean, broken leg or not, she's still gonna be the one to beat next yr. esp with all these new faces popping up, it's like, the game is on fire 
! and btw, england taking the top spot over spain? nice turn of events 
️! but let's be real, aitana is still the queen 
aitana bonmatí is literally on fire 
she's breaking records left and right and it's giving me LIFE 
it's like, the industry is evolving so fast and i am HERE. FOR. IT. 
like, 25% of this year's list are newbies! that's so cool 
but at the same time, i feel bad for her cuz she's gotta miss almost a year of competition due to her broken leg 
can't wait to see how she comes back from that tho 
... like, who even needs an official "No.1" spot anymore? It's not like it's going to change the fact that Aitana Bonmatí is still going to dominate on the pitch 
anyway. I mean, 43% of the votes is insane! And what's with all these other players getting so little recognition? Like, don't they deserve some love too? 
And what's with all these new players showing up on the list out of nowhere? Like, didn't they have to put in some serious work to even make it this far? 
, what's so special about her anyway? Mariona Caldentey deserves some love too 
, and don't even get me started on the Nations League final 
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. And can we talk about Bonmatí's dedication to Barcelona? She's a true leader on and off the pitch 
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She's an inspiration to us all, you know? 
I mean, can you even believe she's been on top for three years straight?! 
That's just crazy! And yeah, it's not easy being a top player, what with all the injuries and pressure... 
. I'm sure it's tough for her to be missing out on games for a while, but we'll all be rooting for her from afar 
. She's just so talented and dedicated, it's like she was meant to do this! 
! I mean, to be ranked No.1 in the Guardian's women's football history rankings for three years straight is just insane 
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- she's an inspiration to many, and I'm stoked to see what the future holds for this talented player 
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. And Bonmatí's success is a testament to how hard work and dedication can take you to the top 
, and her legacy will definitely continue to inspire future generations of footballers 
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I gotta say, Aitana Bonmatí is like a superhero on the pitch! 
She's been dominating the game for years now, and it's insane to think that no one else can touch her skills. 43% of the top spot votes? That's like a landslide election 
. I'm so hyped to see these young players coming up through the ranks, too - it's crazy to think that almost a quarter of this year's list is made up of newcomers! 
- she'll be back on the pitch before you know it, and we can't wait to see what she does next!