Aitana Bonmatí's third consecutive spot on The Guardian's Top 100 list has solidified her status as the best player in women's football. With an impressive 43% of the No.1 votes, she remains the undisputed queen of the sport. Despite not having a major trophy to show for it this year, Bonmatí's performances on the continental stage and her dominance in Barcelona's lineup have cemented her position at the top.
As the best thing in threes comes true for Bonmatí, it also reflects the growth and progress of women's football as a whole. Almost a quarter of this year's 100 list are new faces, highlighting just how fast the sport is evolving. Players from around the world, including the USA, France, Brazil, and Africa, have broken into the top 100, showcasing the incredible talent on display.
Bonmatí's Barcelona team-mates, such as Alexia Putellas and Estrella González, also feature prominently in the list, while England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton makes a strong debut after an impressive Euro-winning campaign. The USA and France continue their dominance, with nine players each making the cut, while Brazil moves up to the top five for the first time.
The Women's Super League asserts its influence, with 39 players representing the league on the list, ahead of the NWSL and Liga F. A young crop of talent is also evident, with Marta showing her class at 39 years old and Yohannes being just 18. However, Bonmatí remains the benchmark for excellence, a true icon in women's football who continues to set the standard for generations to come.
The lack of significant silverware this year will be a slight concern for some, but Bonmatí's performances on the biggest stage have already secured her status as one of the all-time greats. As she recovers from a broken leg that will keep her out for over four months, there is no doubt she will return stronger than ever, ready to continue her dominance and inspire the next generation of footballers.
As the best thing in threes comes true for Bonmatí, it also reflects the growth and progress of women's football as a whole. Almost a quarter of this year's 100 list are new faces, highlighting just how fast the sport is evolving. Players from around the world, including the USA, France, Brazil, and Africa, have broken into the top 100, showcasing the incredible talent on display.
Bonmatí's Barcelona team-mates, such as Alexia Putellas and Estrella González, also feature prominently in the list, while England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton makes a strong debut after an impressive Euro-winning campaign. The USA and France continue their dominance, with nine players each making the cut, while Brazil moves up to the top five for the first time.
The Women's Super League asserts its influence, with 39 players representing the league on the list, ahead of the NWSL and Liga F. A young crop of talent is also evident, with Marta showing her class at 39 years old and Yohannes being just 18. However, Bonmatí remains the benchmark for excellence, a true icon in women's football who continues to set the standard for generations to come.
The lack of significant silverware this year will be a slight concern for some, but Bonmatí's performances on the biggest stage have already secured her status as one of the all-time greats. As she recovers from a broken leg that will keep her out for over four months, there is no doubt she will return stronger than ever, ready to continue her dominance and inspire the next generation of footballers.
. I mean, not having a major trophy this year is a bit of a letdown, but honestly, she's still killing it out there 
. And can we talk about the growth of women's football? It's crazy to see all these new faces popping up on that list 
! The USA and France are dominating as expected, but Brazil's rise is super exciting 
. I'm loving how the Women's Super League is asserting its influence too 
. As for Bonmatí being an icon... yeah, no debate there 
. She's still setting the standard, even with a broken leg 
. Can't wait to see her come back stronger than ever 
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I think people are being too hard on Aitana Bonmatí, ya know? Like, yeah she didn't win a major trophy this year, but have you seen her play? She's still the queen of women's football in my book! 
Give the girl some credit! 
. The fact that a broken leg isn't gonna stop her from coming back stronger than ever is just amazing 
... reminds me that setbacks are just part of the journey, but with resilience & determination, you can overcome anything & achieve greatness!
. And let's be real, Bonmatí's team-mates are killin' it too, like Alexia Putellas and Estrella González 
! It'll be interesting to see how she bounces back from her injury, but one thing's for sure, she'll come back stronger than ever 
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. The growth of women's football is insane too! 
More players from around the world making a name for themselves, it's so inspiring. And Alexia Putellas and Estrella González are killin' it too 
. All this talk about growth & progress in women's football is super true 
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. But let's be real, 43% of the No.1 votes is no joke 
. And I mean, who wouldn't want to see a young crop of talent like Marta or Yohannes making waves at just 39 and 18 years old respectively? The future is looking bright!