Spain star Bonmati wins Ballon d'Or, McCabe ranked 22nd

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women's Ballon d'Or,
France Football has announced.

Ireland captain Katie McCabe was ranked 22nd out of the 30 players nominated.

The 25-year-old winner enjoyed a fine year for club and country – winning a league and Champions League double before playing a pivotal role in Spain's World Cup success, where she also won the Golden Ball.

Two of England’s World Cup final Lionesses made the top 10 with Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps fifth and Rachel Daly of Aston Villa 10th.

"This is a dream for me," Bonmati said. "I have really good players by my side. To reach three straight Champions League finals as a club is special. Let’s hope there’s much more to come."

Bonmati beat Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr into second place, with her Spain and Barcelona team-mate Salma Paralluelo coming third.

Earlier, Jude Bellingham's meteoric rise continued as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21 in world football.

The Real Madrid and England midfielder picked up the trophy at the Ballon d’Or event in France, where the 20-year-old finished 18th for the main award.

Bellingham has hit 13 goals in 13 appearances since moving to Madrid in the summer, including a double to lead Real to victory in his first El Clasico against Barcelona on Saturday.

The Kopa Trophy was awarded for his form last season, when Bellingham helped Borussia Dortmund to finish second in the Bundesliga and starred for England at the World Cup in Qatar.

"I just want to thank everyone who has helped me get to this point – from Birmingham to Dortmund and now Real Madrid and the national team," he said.

"Thanks for the support, it means a lot – and more to come."