Alexia Putellas named 2021/22 UEFA Women's Player of the Year
Barcelona star Alexia Putellas has won the 2021/22 UEFA Women's Player of the Year award.
won the 2021/22 UEFA Women's Player of the Year award during the 2022/23 men's UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Istanbul. Beth Mead and Alex Popp were the other two nominees.
and Spain forward is the first player to be named UEFA Women's Player of the Year twice in a row. She scored 34 goals last season as her side won a clean sweep of Spanish trophies.
Alexia said:
"I feel very happy to win this award for the second consecutive year, especially right at this moment. Unfortunately, I'm not able to do what I love doing most [due to long-term injury], so being here again motivates me. The coming year will be a tough one for me but I want to get back to playing and training and be able to do my job, which is what I like doing most. I'm working towards that with my recovery every day.
"The most special moment [last season], was without doubt, playing the two games at Camp Nou. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my club. I was able to fulfill a dream at all Culé's have, which is to play at a sold-out Camp Nou.
"My role [in promoting women's football] is the same as that of my team. I'd like to thank all of my teammates, the coaching staff, the backroom staff, and everyone at the club and in the national team. I've no doubt that they all help me to continue growing and learning every day. It's also thanks to them that I'm receiving this award so I'd like to dedicate it to all of them."
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