Alexia Putellas has been named the 2021 Women’s Ballon d’Or winner after her fine performances for club and country this year.

The Barcelona midfielder finished ahead of Chelsea's Sam Kerr and teammate Jenni Hermoso.

The 27-year-old was part of Barca’s treble-winning season –– recording 18 goals and 12 assists in the Primera Iberdrola.

Putellas also scored from the spot in the Champions League final against Chelsea as Barcelona won 4-0 to clinch their first European silverware.

But how much do you know about the world’s best female footballer? Here are five facts about the Catalonian star:

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Began career at rivals Espanyol

Putellas grew up a Barcelona fan and spent a year at their youth academy when she was 11.

However, the midfield maestro then moved to Espanyol where she stayed until 2011.

The Ballon d’Or winner made her debut for the club when she was just 16-years-old and was part of the team that won the 2010 Copa de la Reina.

Putellas then moved to Levante aged 17, before securing a move back to Barcelona in the summer of 2012.