Aitana Bonmati’s Ballon d’Or Win Draws Congratulations from Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta, despite his illustrious career, never clinched the Ballon d’Or, but the football world has celebrated the victory of “female Iniesta,” Aitana Bonmati, who secured the prestigious award on a remarkable night.

Aitana’s achievement was met with warm congratulations, including a special message from the Barcelona icon himself. Iniesta penned, “Congratulations Aitana Bonmati!!! Very well-deserved award after a spectacular year. Let’s enjoy it!”

Aitana Bonmati has frequently drawn comparisons to Andres Iniesta, not only for her outstanding performances on the field but also her style of play. Similar to Iniesta during his prime, she orchestrates the entire game for both Barcelona Femeni and the Spanish national team.

In August 2023, Pep Guardiola expressed his admiration for Aitana, stating, “She is a football player who has me completely in love with her for the way she plays. I would say she is like the women’s Iniesta playing for Barcelona. The current Barcelona team has made an incredible impact on the women’s team in football.”