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Alexia Putellas wins a record-equalling third women's Ballon d'Or
Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for a third time, matching the record held by her former Barcelona team-mate Aitana Bonmatí.
The award has now gone to a Spanish player for six consecutive years.
Putellas earned the honour after captaining Barcelona to Champions League success and a quadruple in the 2025-26 season.
Her win marks a return to the top of the game after a serious knee injury in 2022 threatened her career.
She scored 21 goals and made 13 assists in all competitions last season, while also creating chances and helping Barcelona win its seventh straight Liga F title.
Putellas now plays for London City Lionesses, having joined the English club in July.
Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time on Monday, equalling Aitana Bonmatí’s record.
The Spain midfielder was recognised after helping Barcelona win the Champions League and complete a quadruple in the 2025-26 season.
Putellas scored 21 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions, according to BBC Sport.
She joined London City Lionesses in July after 14 years at Barcelona.
The award marks a return to the top of the game after an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022.
- Who
- Alexia Putellas, Spain midfielder and London City Lionesses player.
- What
- She won the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time, equalling Aitana Bonmatí’s record.
- When
- Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Where
- The award was presented at a ceremony; the sources do not state its location.
- Why
- She was recognised for her performances with Barcelona, including helping the club win the Champions League and a quadruple in 2025-26.
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Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or in consecutive years.
Putellas suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Aitana Bonmatí won the women’s Ballon d’Or three times in a row.
Putellas helped Barcelona win the Champions League and complete a quadruple.
Putellas joined London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.
Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for a third time.
- Ballon d’Or wins
- 3
- Previous wins
- 2021 and 2022
- Barcelona season
- Champions League and a quadruple in 2025-26
- Barcelona goals and assists
- 21 goals and 13 assists in all competitions
- New club
- London City Lionesses, joined in July
- Runner-up
- Ewa Pajor; Khadija Shaw placed third
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