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Aitana Bonmatí

Aitana Bonmatí Conca is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spain women’s national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aitana Bonmatí Conca is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spain women's national team. She is widely regarded as one of the leading players in women's football and has won the Ballon d'Or Féminin three times, in 2023, 2024, and 2025. She was a key player in Spain's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup victory and was named the tournament's best player.

Early life and youth career

Bonmatí was born in Sant Pere de Ribes, Catalonia, in 1998 and joined FC Barcelona's youth setup at a young age. She progressed through the club's development system before making her senior debut in 2016.

Club career

Bonmatí has spent her senior club career with FC Barcelona, where she has been part of teams that won multiple Liga F titles, Copa de la Reina trophies, Supercopas, and UEFA Women's Champions League titles.

International career

Bonmatí debuted for Spain in 2017 and became one of the team's central players. She helped Spain win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and was recognised as one of the standout players of the tournament.

Individual honours

Bonmatí's individual awards include the Ballon d'Or Féminin, The Best FIFA Women's Player award (won in 2023 and 2024), and the Laureus award for best sportswoman of the year. Her three Ballon d'Or wins set a record for the award.

Key facts

  • Bonmatí developed through FC Barcelona's youth system and has played for the senior women's team since 2016.
  • She plays as a midfielder, often described as an attacking or offensive midfielder.
  • With Barcelona, she has won multiple domestic league and cup titles as well as UEFA Women's Champions League titles.
  • She was a key player in Spain's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup victory and was named the tournament's best player.
  • She won the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2023, 2024, and 2025, becoming the first player to win the award three times.
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Canadian context

Bonmatí is relevant to Canadian readers because FC Barcelona and Spain are major reference points in global women’s football, and her performances are often covered in international sports media and major tournaments watched by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aitana Bonmatí?
She is a Spanish professional footballer who plays midfield for FC Barcelona and the Spain women's national team.
What position does Aitana Bonmatí play?
She plays as a midfielder, often in an attacking or creative role.
What major awards has she won?
She has won the Ballon d'Or Féminin three times, in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and The Best FIFA Women's Player award in 2023 and 2024.
What club does Aitana Bonmatí play for?
She plays for FC Barcelona in Spain's women's top division.
Has she won a World Cup?
Yes. She was part of Spain's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup-winning team and was named the tournament's best player.
Why is she notable in women's football?
She is one of the most decorated active players in the women's game, with major club titles, a World Cup, and repeated top individual honours.

References

  1. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/womens-football/players/711891/aitana
    Supports: Birth place, position, club affiliation, and player profile facts.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aitana-Bonmati
    Supports: Birth details, nationality, position, club, and national team.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aitana_Bonmatí
    Supports: Club honours, individual awards, youth development, and career timeline.
  4. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/clubs/players/250065581--aitana-bonmati/
    Supports: Position, squad number, and competition-related profile details.
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/aitana-bonmati
    Supports: Youth academy background, senior debut context, World Cup success, and major honours.
  6. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67691132
    Supports: Context on her rise, major titles, and prominence in women’s football.