Aitana Bonmati

Aitana Bonmati, who outperforms #9 Sam Kerr in Ballon d'Or wins (1 compared to 0), secured the 2023 Ballon d'Or with 60% of the vote, the highest share ever. As the World Cup Golden Ball winner, she completed 534 passes at the 2023 tournament, 15% more than the typical midfielder. Bonmati earned the 2023 UEFA Best Player award and has 2 Champions League titles with Barcelona, plus a 92% pass completion rate in the 2023-24 season—a clear benchmark over rivals. She amassed 10 assists in the 2023 World Cup, outdoing the average. Her control defines an era.