Bonmatí Makes History: First Guardian Top 100 Player With 3 Straight No. 1s

Aitana Bonmatí has etched her name into football history as the first player to finish at the top of the Guardian’s Top 100 for three consecutive years. The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder secured her third straight No. 1 finish, a feat that surpasses the two-year streaks of previous dominant figures in the women’s game. By claiming this hat-trick of top spots, Bonmatí has firmly established herself as the undisputed leader of the current era. Her achievement is particularly notable for extending her own record, having previously matched the consecutive wins of her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas. Despite reports that the margin of victory over other candidates has narrowed in recent cycles, Bonmatí’s performance remains consistently elite. This latest recognition highlights her sustained brilliance at both club and international levels. As the Guardian updates its historical records, Bonmatí’s three-year run stands as a unique benchmark in the publication’s history. It underscores a period of dominance where one player has remained at the pinnacle of the sport, outpacing all peers in the global rankings.