Barça continues to dominate the women's Ballon d'Or with the third prize for AlexiaPutellas, who equals AitanaBonmatí in three consecutive victories. With this award, the Catalan club has six honors in the women's category, an unprecedented record in both the men's and women's fields. The chain of triumphs began in 2021 with Putellas' first, was repeated the following year and culminated with Bonmatí's hat-trick last year.
The Ballon d'Or, created by FranceFootball magazine in 1956, has seen few clubs achieve a four-year streak in a row in the men's category. Juventus held the brand between 1982 and 1985, with one award from PaoloRossi and three from MichelPlatini, while Barça did so between 2009 and 2012, when LeoMessi won four consecutive times. In the women's category, Barça's record of six consecutive awards surpasses any other historical achievement.
Putellas' career, which already has three Ballon d'Ors, reinforces the club's position as the dominant force in world women's football. The club has maintained its leadership through a combination of individual talent and a player development system that has produced figures such as Bonmatí and other stars of the team. With this sixth award, Barça consolidates its legacy and sets a new standard for excellence in women's football.