Alexia Putellas cemented her place as the best player in women's football by winning the Player of the Year prize at FIFA's Best Awards, adding the accolade to her Ballon d'Or win at the end of 2021
The Spain and Barcelona midfielder has been instrumental to her teams' success at both club and international level, helping Barça set numerous records on its way to winning the Spanish league, Champions League and Copa de la Reina in 2021.On the international stage, Spain won every game in 2021 and, remarkably, didn't concede a single goal.
Chelsea Women won the league and cup double and reached the Champions League final under Hayes, while Tuchel guided the men's team to Champions League glory last season.Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was crowned the Best Men's Goalkeeper, while Chile Women's captain and Lyon star Christiane Endler won the women's award.
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