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Alexia Putellas Wins Third Ballon d'Or After Dominant Season with Barcelona

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or Féminin on Tuesday, matching her former teammate Aitana Bonmatí with three career titles after guiding Barcelona to four trophies.

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Opta figures credited the 32-year-old with 21 goals and 13 assists during the 2025-26 season, alongside a chart-topping 89 created chances and 965 passes ending in the final third.

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Putellas joined the London City Lionesses in July following a 14-year stint with Barcelona, setting the stage to test her playmaking control in the English league.