Alexia Putellas announced that she will leave Barcelona after fourteen seasons, bringing to a close a stint that has reshaped women’s football in Spain and beyond.
A career defined by resilience
During her time with the Catalan club she captured four UEFA Women’s Champions League titles in six seasons, added a record 38 trophies, and scored 232 goals in 507 appearances. Her back‑to‑back Ballon d’Or awards in 2021 and 2022 placed her among the game’s elite and helped lift the profile of the sport worldwide.
The midfielder was a cornerstone of Spain’s victorious 2023 World Cup campaign, and she also found herself at the centre of a player‑led challenge against the country’s federation president Luis Rubiales, a dispute that highlighted broader issues within the governing body.
A serious leg injury sidelined her for months, threatening the trajectory of her career, but she returned to the pitch and ultimately secured a contract extension, underscoring her determination to finish the chapter on her own terms.
Barcelona’s sporting director praised her impact, noting that her influence extends beyond statistics to the cultural shift she has helped create. As she prepares for the next phase, the football world watches closely how her experience will shape the future of the women’s game.