Open Extended ReactionsThe Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football, given to the best men's and women's player of the last year. And for 2025, Barcelona's women had a great day at the Théâtre du Châtelet, winning the Ballon d'Or, the inaugural Kopa Trophy for Best under-21 player, and Gerd Muller prize for top goal scorer. But what makes Bonmati and Lopez so special? Ballon d'Or winner: Aitana Bonmatí, 27, Barcelona, CMThree in a row for Aitana Bonmati ! Caldentey & Russo for the podium #ballondor pic.twitter.com/pRuV0OwFAo — Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025Bonmati made history by becoming the first women's player to win the Ballon d'Or three times, overtaking her midfield partner for club and country, Alexia Putellas.