Bonmati wins second successive Ballon d´Or Feminin

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati scooped the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a second successive year following more club and international success last season.

Bonmati fought off competition from Barcelona team-mates Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo as well as Lyon’s Ada Hegerberg to win the prize.

The Spaniard enjoyed another stellar year, helping Barca to the Women’s Champions League crown, scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Lyon in the final.

She finished with the most goal involvements (11, six goals and five assists) in last season’s competition.

Bonmati made 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring 19 goals from midfield and setting up 17 more.

She was also part of the Spain side that followed up their World Cup success by winning the first edition of the Women’s Nations League, scoring in the final against France.

Her success sees her follow club and international team-mate Alexia Putellas in winning back-to-back Ballons d’Or.

Hansen finished as the runner-up, with Paralluelo coming third, making it a Barca top three in Paris.