As Bayern Munich’s record-setting striker Robert Lewandowski retained FIFA’s top men’s player title on Monday at “The Best” of 2021 ceremony, Barcelona captain, Alexia Putellas took the award for best women’s player.
For Putellas, it marked an awards double as the Spaniard triumphed over
Barcelona team-mate Jennifer Hermoso and Chelsea’s Australian striker
Sam Kerr, just as she did for the Ballon d’Or.
The 27-year-old midfielder enjoyed an exceptional 2020-2021 season
with Barcelona when she led the Catalans to the Spanish league and cup
double as well as the Champions League.
