Group C of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup consists of Spain, Costa Rica, Japan and Zambia. Aitana Bonmati is one of the among a pool of exciting group of talent that is part of group C and will be closely watched throughout the tournament. The 25-year-old midfielder playing for FC Barcelona Femení finished the 22/23 season as one of the best players in Liga F.

The below visualisation shows where Aitana Bonmati ranks for some of the key metrics when compared with the other midfielders similar to her profile.

Very rarely does someone’s profile look so complete as seen in the visual above. Aitana Bonmati has risen to the ranks of Barcelona’s senior team from the club’s academy. Having made her professional debut in 2016, Bonmati has gone on to become of the key members of this Barcelona squad over the years. With nine goals and 10 assists to her name, she has the most goal contributions among the Barcelona players in the league. Playing as a right-sided central midfielder, as an advanced no.8, her role in possession is quite important in her team. A recipient of a high percentage of passes, Bonmati ranks 83rd percentile for Progressive passes per 90 minutes. Having played as a lone defensive midfielder as well at times, Bonmati is good defensively — especially in 1v1 defending.

Aitana Bonmati brings a number of qualities to the table and her international experience means she should not find it difficult to perform at the highest level like the World Cup. She will be looking to carry her domestic form to the international stage as Spain look to progress further than last time’s round of 16 and if they are to do that, Aitana Bonmati play a vital part.