🔥 Trending Alexia Putellas: Barcelona Star Joins London City Lionesses

Alexia Putellas, often known simply as Alexia, is a highly acclaimed Spanish professional footballer who has made a significant impact on women's football ¹. Born on February 4, 1994, in Mollet del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain, she primarily plays as a midfielder or forward ¹⁴.

Key Achievements and Recognition

Putellas is widely regarded as one of the best female footballers in the world, evidenced by her numerous individual accolades:

• Ballon d'Or Féminin: She is the first player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or Féminin twice in a row, achieving this feat in 2021 and 2022 ³.
• UEFA Women's Player of the Year: Similarly, she was the first to win the UEFA Women's Player of the Year award consecutively ³.
• World Champion: In addition to her individual honors, Putellas has also been crowned a world champion with the Spanish national team ³.

Club Career and Recent Developments

Putellas spent a significant portion of her career, 14 years, with FC Barcelona, where she became a legendary figure and captain ⁵⁸. During her time at Barcelona, she was instrumental in the team's success, changing the face of women's football ⁵.

Historic Transfer to London City Lionesses (2026)

In a move that has been described as one of the biggest signings in women's football, Alexia Putellas departed FC Barcelona in May 2026 and joined the Women's Super League club London City Lionesses ⁵⁶⁷⁸. This transfer, announced in July 2026, is particularly notable because London City Lionesses were a second-tier, semi-professional club just two years prior, and signing a two-time Ballon d'Or winner marks a significant turning point for the club and the league ⁷⁸. Her arrival is expected to "move the dial" for women's football in England ⁸. At 32 years old at the time of the transfer, Putellas is embarking on a new chapter in her illustrious career ⁷.