Made in Barcelona
Less than a month ago, the Man City boss said: "Aitana Bonmati is a football player who has me completely in love with her for the way she plays.
"I would say she is like the women's Iniesta playing for Barcelona. The current Barcelona team has made an incredible impact on the women's team in football."
Bonmati helped Barca Femeni to the Liga F and the UEFA Women's Champions League titles, and also played a key role in Spain's World Cup triumph. No wonder after she was shortlisted for the Women's Ballon d'Or, most fans see her as an undisputed frontrunner.
What fans are Saying
Oladele Adenike Ajibola: "The award belongs to Bonmati. I think the era of Messi, Iniesta, and Xavi is repeating itself again in Barcelona Femeni."
MIR.I.AM: "I just saw the nominees for the Ballon d'Or and anything other than Aitana Bonmatí winning would seem like a robbery to me, honestly."
Djleon: "What a brilliant player! It's like putting Iniesta, Xavi, Silva, Cesc - all in one, you get Bonmati, she's on the next level."
Blaugranagram: "One of the biggest names in football, Pep Guardiola, compared the brilliant Bonmatí to Don Andres Iniesta. Her dribbles, playmaking, goals, and assists have made her the best player in the world. Ballon d’Or awaits!"