Alexia Putellas wins women’s Ballon d’Or for joint-record third time‎

Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for a joint-record third time. The London City Lionesses midfielder joins Spain teammate Aitana Bonmati as the only other player to win the top individual accolade in world football three times, and is the first-ever winner from a Women’s Super League (WSL) club. Putellas won the award at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium. The 32-year-old was recognised for her performances during the 2025-26 season, her final campaign at Barcel