Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar
Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?
When Alexia Putellas walked into a room at a hotel in Maidstone, she faced eager English journalists ready to meet "Le Reina" - the queen of Spanish football. Born in Barcelona, Putellas grew up watching games at Nou Camp and was inspired by Andres Iniesta, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho. She began playing football at a young age, often using the park and streets as her playground.
At 32, Putellas has won 38 trophies with Barcelona, including 10 league titles and four European cups, and is a two-time Ballon d'Or winner. She captained Barcelona to a fourth Women's Champions League title this May and led Spain to World Cup victory in 2023. Now, Putellas has joined London City Lionesses, the biggest signing in WSL history, marking a new journey filled with challenges and uncertainties.
She described her move as an opportunity to discover her football limits and continues to be hungry to learn and improve day after day.
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