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Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or

Alexia Putellas has secured her third Ballon d'Or Feminin, matching the tally held by her international colleague Aitana Bonmati. This achievement marks the sixth consecutive year a Spanish player has claimed the trophy.

Following a successful season with Barcelona that included four major titles, the 32-year-old midfielder transitioned to the London City Lionesses this past summer. Her latest accolade highlights a successful recovery from a severe knee injury sustained in 2022.

Voting panels from the top 50 FIFA-ranked nations placed Putellas ahead of runner-up Ewa Pajor and third-place finisher Khadija Shaw. Throughout the previous campaign, the playmaker recorded 21 goals and 13 assists across all competitions, including seven goals during Barcelona's Champions League title run.

Her statistical output was among the highest in Europe, leading all players in her domestic league for total chances created and final-third passing accuracy.

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