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

Barcelona captain Putellas wins the award for the third time after leading the club to a quadruple last season, including a third Champions League in four years.

Alexia Putellas has won the Women's Ballon d'Or for the third time, following previous wins in 2021 and 2022. The Barcelona captain, who recently moved to London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League, led Barca to a historic quadruple last season: a third Champions League trophy in four years, a seventh consecutive Liga F title, and domestic cup success.

The 32-year-old had an exceptional 2023–24 campaign, scoring 21 goals and producing 13 assists across all competitions. She also contributed six goals for Spain as the defending champions qualified for next year's World Cup in Brazil. Putellas breaks a three-year run of the award being won by Spanish teammate Aitana Bonmati.