Last night in Paris, Aitana Bonmatí walked onto the stage at Théâtre du Châtelet and into the record books, becoming the first woman ever to win three consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or awards.
For football fans in Kenya and around the world, this was more than an award. It was a defining moment for the sport.
It was back in 2023 when Bonmatí first lifted the golden ball after helping Spain conquer the World Cup.
Many thought it was a magical moment, a one-off. Then 2024 came, and she did it again. Now, with her 2025 triumph, she joins a very exclusive club alongside legends like Michel Platini and Lionel Messi.
Watching Bonmatí play is like witnessing poetry in motion. She commands the game. Every pass is measured, every run purposeful, every move calculated with an almost telepathic awareness of her teammates’ positions. A rare blend of technical brilliance and football IQ.
This season, Bonmatí has been nothing short of sensational. She masterminded another domestic treble for Barcelona and spearheaded their run to the Champions League final. What sets her apart? Domestic titles, World Cup finals, Champions League…… She is the ultimate game-changer.
Barcelona’s dominance in women’s football over the last five years has been remarkable, and Bonmatí is central to it.
What makes this achievement even more inspiring is its impact off the pitch. Young girls across Kenya and the world now have another role model, someone who proves that all dreams are valid!
At just 27, Bonmatí has already written her name into football lore. Indeed, football history was made in Paris, and we were all fortunate to witness it.
