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Alexia Putellas
Winning consecutive Women’s Ballons d’Or and helping Barcelona reach the top of European football.
Champions League · Ballon d’Or
- Born
- 4 February 1994
- Birthplace
- Mollet del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain
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Alexia Putellas
A Spanish midfielder and forward known for creative passing, goals and leadership. Her Barcelona career helped turn a growing professional side into a European champion.
Early life
Catalan upbringing
Grew up supporting Barcelona and playing local football.
Early clubs
Developed through Sabadell, Barcelona’s youth system and Espanyol.
Career
- 2010–2012
Senior beginnings
Played for Espanyol and Levante.
- 2012
Barcelona return
Joined the first team and developed into a leading player.
- 2021–2022
Major recognition
Won two consecutive Women’s Ballons d’Or.
- 2023
World Cup
Returned from a serious knee injury and joined Spain’s winning squad.
Achievements
Champions League
Helped Barcelona win its first women’s European title.
Ballon d’Or
Won the individual award in consecutive years.
World Cup winner
Was part of Spain’s champion squad after rehabilitation.
Beyond football
Girls’ sport
Founded the Eleven Foundation to support girls through sport and education.
Leadership
Has spoken publicly about professional conditions and equality in women’s football.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Ballon d’Or award record ↗Photo: MichaelEmilio. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
