Aitana Bonmati has three goals so far and has stepped in for Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner who has been limited by injury.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/japan-tries-to-stake-its-claim-as-favourite-at-womens-world-cup-when-quarterfinals-begin-8886175/

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/lionel-messi-erling-haaland-lead-ballon-dor-2023-shortlist-see-full-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lionel-messi-erling-haaland-lead-ballon-dor-2023-shortlist-see-full-list

The Women’s World Cup winner Aitana Bonmati, also made the shortlist.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/09/06/just-in-oshoala-nominate-for-womens-ballon-dor/