Spanish player Alexia Putellas, captain of Barcelona, was awarded the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or after an exceptional season in which she led her team to secure four titles, including the Spanish League, the Queen's Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Putellas delivered outstanding performances and contributed to Barcelona reaching the podium. She also became the second-highest goalscorer in the club's history, tied with the previous runner-up, after scoring two goals in the Champions League semi-final last May, and was named the tournament's best player.
