Bonmati wins women's Ballon d'Or

Spain and Barcelona player Aitana Bonmati has won the women's Ballon d'Or for the first time.

Bonmati followed in the footsteps of her teammate Alexia Putellas, who won the past two awards.

Bonmati claimed the award after leading her country to victory at the Women's World Cup in August.

Bonmati had already been awarded UEFA best women's player and the Golden Ball for the top Women's World Cup player. She scored three times and assisted twice at the tournament.

For the first time last year, the trophy awarded by France Football magazine was based on achievements from the past season. It was previously awarded based on performances through a calendar year.

The women's trophy was created in 2018, and both were canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic.