The midfielder picked up her prize in Paris on Monday – but how did the rest of the nominees shake out after the votes were counted?

The Women's Ballon d'Or remains a relatively new trophy on the world football scene, but lifting the Golden Ball is quickly becoming a dream for many of the world's best players. And after a memorable 12 months for the women's game, the 2023 winner has been confirmed as Aitana Bonmati.

After a superb season for Barcelona that ended with them regaining the Champions League via a stunning comeback in the final, Bonmati rubber-stamped her status as one of the best players on the planet as she shone for eventual winners Spain at the World Cup, picking up the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player in the process.

And while the 25-year-old was a runaway winner, there were 29 other players nominated for the award ahead of the ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 30, and have revealed the final rankings:

Getty30Daphne van Domselaar (Aston Villa)

The Netherlands No. 1 at the World Cup, the goalkeeper was also vital for Twente in their two cup wins before signing with Aston Villa in June.

AdvertisementGetty Images29Jill Roord (Manchester City)

Scored four times at the World Cup and, after several years starring at Wolfsburg, made the move to Manchester City this summer for a club-record fee.

Getty28Debinha (KC Current)

It was a tough World Cup for Debinha and Brazil, but her NWSL numbers speak for themselves: 18 goals and five assists split between the KC Current and North Carolina Courage during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

(C)Atsushi Tokumaru27Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)

Japan's midfield star, Hasegawa was also named to the PFA Team of the Year for her performances in a holding role for Manchester City.