Ballon d'Or winner, zero ego — her best friend tells the real story.
She’s a Ballon D’Or winner and globally recognised as one of the greatest footballers of all time. So who does Aitani Bonmatí look to when she needs belief, support and inspiration? Meet her friend, Maria. In this exclusive new film, see Aitana through Maria’s eyes. As they talk about the very real pressures of being a sports star and role model, walk the streets of Aitana’s hometown, and play a relaxed game of football with friends, Maria shows us a story only a friend could tell.
Direction
Three directors, one seamless friend-to-friend lens.
Cinematography
Hometown streets feel lived-in, not polished.
Director
David Terry Fine
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Adidas produced this as part of their athlete storytelling pivot — short docs over ads, friend narrators over journalists.
Maria Rodríguez had never directed before; Aitana reportedly insisted on her specifically.
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