Alexia Putellas, winner of the 2021 Ballon d’Or

Historical Alexia Putellas. The Barça midfielder, as expected, won the Women’s Ballon d’Or awarded by France Football on Monday. An award with double value, rewarding her work and talent and the effort of Spanish women’s football, which attended another milestone at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris: her first Ballon d’Or. At 27, that of Mollet del Vallès already has a unique legacy. And not only in the female category, but she becomes the second Spanish to win this award.

Before, only Luis Suárez Miramontes had achieved it, which had been the first and only Spanish Ballon d’Or for just over 60 years. Since the former Galician footballer inscribed his name on the list of this award in 1960, no other Spanish footballer had managed to repeat his feat. Until this Monday, November 29, 2021, which is marked as a historic day for Spanish sport and, in particular, for Alexia. The midfielder and captain of Barça and the National Team continues to make history, raiding a new award that once again highlights the growth of women’s football in Spain.

Hegerberg, Rapinoe y … Alexia Putellas

Because few imagined in 2018, when this precious accolade was first presented to one, that the third to win it would be a Spanish player, after this award was deserted in 2020 due to the pandemic. First was Ada Hegerberg (2018). Then came Megan Rapinoe (2019). And, at the third time, it was the charm with the coronation of Alexia Putellas, to which everyone looks with admiration and pride from the Spanish territory.

Recently named ‘Best Player of the Year’ by UEFA and favorite to win The Best, the Barça captain He adds more than enough merits to win this gold distinction. At the team level, Alexia led Barça to the historic League, Cup and Champions treble, lifting this last trophy for the first time in history. With a decisive role, the ’11’ Barça added a total of 29 goals and 24 assists the previous season. Some numbers that shine even more for their showy game and their works of art in the form of goals or goal passes.

From his weight at Barça to his great value in the Spanish National Team, in which she has become the player with the most caps in recent months, or off the pitch. In this last area, Alexia Putellas has stood out for her exemplary value and for being one of the great references for girls who want to be footballers. The one from Mollet del Vallès has always been committed to equality in sport and has a great desire: that the Spanish League is the best in the world. The truth is that with her on the green the national championship has gone up one more notch.