Alexia Putellas wins 2021 Ballon d'Or

Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d’Or 2021. The midfielder was named as the world player of the year in Paris on Monday night, where she was joined four team-mates who were also among the nominees (Paños, Paredes, Hermoso and Martens). It is the first time that France Football has ever given the honour to a member of the Barça women’s team. The evening was a memorable one with Pedri winning the Kopa Trophy for best young player and Leo Messi claiming his seventh Ballon d'Or title.

Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d’Or 2021. The midfielder was named as the world player of the year in Paris on Monday night, where she was joined four team-mates who were also among the nominees (Paños, Paredes, Hermoso and Martens). It is the first time that France Football has ever given the honour to a member of the Barça women’s team. The evening was a memorable one with Pedri winning the Kopa Trophy for best young player and Leo Messi claiming his seventh Ballon d'Or title.