Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, earning recognition as the outstanding female footballer of the year.
The Spanish midfielder, who plays for London City Lionesses, emerged as the winner at the 70th edition of the prestigious award ceremony held at the London Palladium in England.
Putellas, a two-time winner of the award, adds another major individual honour to her illustrious career.
Her latest triumph further cements her status among the leading figures in women’s football, having previously won the Women’s Ballon d’Or in 2021 and 2022.
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