The Independent · October 26, 2026

Alexia Putellas wins Women’s Ballon d’Or for third time

Alexia Putellas won the Women's Ballon d'Or for the third time after captaining Barcelona to a quadruple, including their third Champions League title in four years. The Spanish forward has now claimed the award in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

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