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Alexia Putellas wins third Ballon d'Or, extending Spanish soccer dominance

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Alexia Putellas wins third Ballon d'Or, extending Spanish soccer dominance

Summary

Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third time, securing her position among the world's elite soccer players. The victory was announced in London, keeping the award in Spanish hands for a sixth consecutive year. Putellas, who captained FC Barcelona to Champions League glory and four titles in the 2025-26 season, garnered the most votes from an international panel of journalists. She now shares the record with teammate Aitana Bonmati, both having achieved three titles. Putellas’ triumph follows her recovery from a serious knee injury and highlights her importance in Barcelona's attacking play, where she scored 21 goals and provided 13 assists last season.

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Status Watch

•Putellas wins Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third time on October 26, 2026.
•She led Barcelona to multiple titles, including the Champions League.
•Putellas scored 21 goals and assisted 13 last season.
•Aitana Bonmati also has three Ballon d'Or titles since 2021.
•The award highlights Spanish dominance in women's soccer since 2018.

Latest Updates

11:46 PMESPN Soccer — Putellas wins Ballon d'Or as Barcelona dominate women's awards
10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or
10:47 PMBBC Sport — London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or

What they're saying

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London City Lionesses and Spain star Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d'Or for a third time after seeing off competition from former Barcelona teammates Ewa Pajor and Patri Guijarro.
— ESPN Soccerby Sam Marsden