FC Barcelona women dominate 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony

The FC Barcelona women's team dominated the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, winning five of the 13 awards presented. Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or, while Cata Coll was named best goalkeeper, Pere Romeu best coach, Vicky López best young player, and the team was recognized as best women's club of the year. Source: La Vanguardia

The awards

• Alexia Putellas claimed her third Ballon d'Or, cementing her status as one of the greatest players in history. Source: La Vanguardia
• Cata Coll was named best goalkeeper after keeping 11 clean sheets in 17 league appearances and five in 11 Champions League matches. Source: La Vanguardia
• Pere Romeu won best coach in his first season since succeeding Jonatan Giráldez in 2024. Source: La Vanguardia
• Vicky López, 19, repeated as best young player, dedicating the award to her late mother. Source: La Vanguardia
• FC Barcelona received the best women's club award, with president Joan Laporta thanking the players and staff. Source: infobae

Spanish success

Spanish football enjoyed a broader triumph: Lamine Yamal won best young male player for the third consecutive time, Luis de la Fuente was named best coach, and Unai Simón best goalkeeper. Source: La Vanguardia In the men's Ballon d'Or race, Lamine Yamal finished third, Rodri fourth, Pau Cubarsí 12th, and Ferran Torres 16th. Source: La Vanguardia The men's team award went to Paris Saint-Germain. Source: infobae