Alexia Putellas wins her third women’s Ballon d’Or
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senenews
Alexia Putellas, a Spanish forward for London City Lionesses, has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career. At 32, she joins Aitana Bonmatí at the top of the all-time list, according to Senenews, at a ceremony where several other awards have already been presented.
Alexia Putellas, a Spanish forward for London City Lionesses, has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career, after playing for FC Barcelona last season, Senenews reports. She joins her former team-mate Aitana Bonmatí at the top of the award’s all-time list.
At 32, Putellas contributed to FC Barcelona’s four titles last season: La Liga, the Copa de la Reina, the Spanish Super Cup and the Champions League. She was also named the best player in the latter competition, according to Senenews.
The women’s award opened the Ballon d’Or ceremony, ahead of the announcement of the men’s winner. The evening also honoured Lamine Yamal, winner of the Kopa Trophy and Unai Simón and Cata Coll, named best goalkeepers, according to the results published on 26 October 2026.
