Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row.

The 27-year-old was a key part of the Spain team who finished runners-up to England at Euro 2025, where she won the player of the tournament prize.

The Spaniard was also a runner-up in the Champions League with Barcelona, who lost to Arsenal in the final.

She said of her Fifa award: "I am grateful to have the honour. If it wasn't for all the players, coaches and the fans I would not win it - [but] I will enjoy."

Bonmati was also awarded the women's Ballon d'Or in September, becoming the first player to win the award three times having also won it in 2023 and 2024.

She received the Fifa Best award in 2024 after winning a historic quadruple with Barcelona and in 2023 following a World Cup victory with Spain.

Arsenal and Spain midfielder Mariona Caldentey and Barcelona forward Alexia Putellas were also nominated for this year's Fifa Best honour.