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Spain icon Alexia Putellas has officially reclaimed her throne at the top of world football by securing a record-equalling third Ballon d'Or Feminin. The midfielder’s triumph ensures the prestigious award remains in Spanish hands for the sixth year in a row, following her heroics for Barcelona and the national team.

The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign

Summer transfers for Alexia Putellas, Mapi Leon and Ona Batlle have added three more elite talents to the English top-flight, moves which only confirm the already popular belief that the WSL is the best women's league in the world

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances