The Spanish attacking midfielder joins an exclusive circle of winners after being crowned in London on Monday, October 26.
Spanish attacking midfielder Alexia Putellas was named the world's best player and received the Women's Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, October 26. It is her third trophy, following those won in 2021 and 2022, confirming the singular place she occupies in the recent history of the award.
The distinction comes amid a period of change for the player, who transferred this summer from FC Barcelona to the London City Lionesses. Her departure from the Catalan capital marks a new chapter in an already accomplished career, and it did not prevent the jury from recognising the level of her performances.
The London triumph also takes the form of a succession. Putellas takes over from Aitana Bonmati, who had won the three previous editions. The baton passing between two players from the same Catalan club and the same Spanish national team underlines the recent dominance of this generation in European and world women's football.
The award honours a player whose versatility and technical quality have often been noted, both in building play and in finishing. For observers, this third title places Putellas among the most regularly honoured figures in the history of the women's prize, a recognition that extends beyond the scope of a single season.
Beyond the individual honoured, the ceremony recalls the steady progress of women's football, whose individual awards now attract attention comparable to that given to their men's equivalents. Putellas's record thus fits into a broader dynamic of visibility and professionalisation of the sport.
The distinction comes amid a period of change for the player, who transferred this summer from FC Barcelona to the London City Lionesses. Her departure from the Catalan capital marks a new chapter in an already accomplished career, and it did not prevent the jury from recognising the level of her performances.
The London triumph also takes the form of a succession. Putellas takes over from Aitana Bonmati, who had won the three previous editions. The baton passing between two players from the same Catalan club and the same Spanish national team underlines the recent dominance of this generation in European and world women's football.
The award honours a player whose versatility and technical quality have often been noted, both in building play and in finishing. For observers, this third title places Putellas among the most regularly honoured figures in the history of the women's prize, a recognition that extends beyond the scope of a single season.
Beyond the individual honoured, the ceremony recalls the steady progress of women's football, whose individual awards now attract attention comparable to that given to their men's equivalents. Putellas's record thus fits into a broader dynamic of visibility and professionalisation of the sport.
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Source: Ouest-France