The Spanish duo have dominated women’s football, winning the last six Ballon d’Or awards between them!
Alexia claimed the award in 2021, 2022 and 2026, while Aitana won in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The Six-Year Sweep (2021–2026)
The two players from Barcelona's midfield have taken turns dominating the award:
· Alexia Putellas: Won in 2021, 2022, and 2026. After suffering a serious knee injury that sidelined her for a long period, she made a strong comeback, leading Barcelona to a quadruple in the 2025-26 season and reclaiming the top spot.
· Aitana BonmatΓ: Won in 2023, 2024, and 2025. She succeeded her teammate with three consecutive years of dominance, establishing her era before Putellas struck back this year.
Historical Context
· Predecessors: The award was established in 2018. The first two winners were Norway's Ada Hegerberg (2018) and the United States' Megan Rapinoe (2019). The award was not given in 2020 due to the pandemic.
· Club Dominance: All six of these awards were won while the players were with Barcelona, highlighting the club's absolute dominance in recent years.
In short, the two have not only swept the awards but also pushed each other forward, jointly creating an era belonging to Spanish women's football.
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