Will anyone end Spain's domination of women's Ballon d'Or?
Summary
Alexia Putellas is favored to win a third Ballon d’Or after Barcelona’s successful season, which included four trophies. Khadija Shaw and Alessia Russo are among the leading challengers, while Spain’s recent club and national-team success has helped its players dominate the award in recent years.Key Facts
- Spanish players Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas have won the past five women’s Ballon d’Or awards.
- Bonmatí is absent from this year’s race after suffering a serious leg injury while on international duty in November 2025.
- Putellas captained Barcelona to four trophies, including the Champions League and Liga F title.
- Putellas scored 21 goals and made 13 assists during Barcelona’s season.
- Khadija Shaw scored 21 league goals to help Manchester City win the WSL title, then added five goals in the FA Cup as the club completed a domestic double.
- Alessia Russo scored nine Champions League goals and finished second to Shaw in the WSL scoring race.
- Spain has six players on the 30-player shortlist, more than any other country.
- Barcelona players Claudia Pina, Cata Coll and Patri Guijarro are among the other nominees mentioned in the article.
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