Winning has become a part of everyday life for Aitana Bonmati. In 2023, the Spain and Barcelona star enjoyed career-defining successes, FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ and UEFA Women’s Champions League and crowns while being respectively named as the most outstanding player at both tournaments.

Her achievements have seen her named as on the three finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player award, along with Spanish compatriot Jennifer Hermoso and Colombia’s Linda Caicedo.

The winner will be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London on 15 January and, ahead of the ceremony, Bonmati chatted with FIFA about her astonishing 2023, how psychology sessions have helped her maximise her talents, and the ‘Aitana move’ that regularly bamboozles opponents…