Barcelona captain and Spain star Alexia Potias won the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or and equaled Etna Bonamati's record by winning her third trophy. Potias led Barcelona to the league, FA Cup, Spanish Super Cup and Champions League last season. Potias said after winning the third Ballon d'Or for women: "Any of the players who are here could have deservedly won this award. "As a team, we overcame adversity, injuries and circumstances we did not expect, and I am very proud of this team as captain."

Barcelona captain and Spain star Alexia Potias won the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or and equaled Etna Bonamati's record by winning her third trophy. Potias led Barcelona to the league, FA Cup, Spanish Super Cup and Champions League last season. Potias said after winning the third Ballon d'Or for women: "Any of the players who are here could have deservedly won this award. "As a team, we overcame adversity, injuries and circumstances we did not expect, and I am very proud of this team as captain."