Six Spanish Footballers Nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or Amid Coach Omission
Six Spanish female footballers have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, while coach Montse Tomé faces omission again.
Key Points
- • Six Spanish female footballers nominated: Bonmatí, Putellas, González, Guijarro, Pina, and Caldentey.
- • Cata Coll nominated for best goalkeeper; Vicky López for best young player.
- • Bonmatí and Putellas are past winners; Bonmatí won last year.
- • Coach Montse Tomé omitted again, despite team successes.
In a remarkable achievement for women's football, six Spanish female footballers have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d'Or awards. The nominees include Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Esther González, Patri Guijarro, Claudia Pina, and Mariona Caldentey. Notably, both Bonmatí and Putellas have previously won the award, with Bonmatí securing the title in the last edition of the awards.
The nominations reflect the strength of the Spanish women's national team and their recent successes, including winning the Nations League and performing outstandingly in international tournaments. Mariona Caldentey is highlighted as a favorite for the award following her triumph in the UEFA Champions League with Arsenal and her contributions as a runner-up in the European Championship with the national team.
In addition to the six nominees for the main award, goalkeeper Cata Coll has been nominated for the best goalkeeper category, while Vicky López is contending for the best young player award. Together, these nominations underscore the growing recognition of female athletes in Spain.
However, the omission of Montse Tomé, head coach of the Spanish women's national team, from the best coach nominations has drawn criticism. This is the second consecutive year she has been overlooked despite leading the team to significant accomplishments, raising questions about how coaching successes are acknowledged in this prestigious award framework.
As Spain aims for a fifth consecutive victory in the Ballon d'Or awards, the spotlight remains on its talented female athletes and the ongoing conversation about recognition for their achievements in the sport.