Alexia Putellas wins 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or for third time

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Alexia Putellas won the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or on Monday, securing the award for the third time in her career. The Spanish midfielder was honored as the world's best player at a ceremony in London. Putellas, who played last season for Barcelona before joining London City Lionesses, scored 24 goals and provided 13 assists. She won the Champions League, Liga F, Spanish Super Cup, and Copa de la Reina with Barcelona, plus the UEFA Women's Nations League with Spain. This marks the sixth consecutive year a Barcelona player has won the award. Aitana Bonmatí, who won the previous three, was sidelined by a fibula fracture from November 2025 to May 2026, missing her chance at a fourth title.


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