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Aitana Bonmatí Named Best Female Footballer in the World for 2025 by The Guardian
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Aitana Bonmatí has been named the best female footballer in the world for 2025 by a panel of 127 experts assembled by The Guardian, retaining her crown from 2024. Mariona Caldentey finished as the runner-up, while Alessia Russo secured third place.
The Guardian's ranking presents an interactive list of the 100 best female footballers globally for the year 2025. This annual series continues a tradition, referencing previous lists from 2018 through 2024.
The article, authored by Rich Laverty, was first published on December 1, 2025, at 11:29 CET and updated on December 4, 2025, at 11:00 CET. It includes sections introducing the judges and details on how each judge voted, providing insight into the expert panel's evaluation process.
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