Alexia Putellas Segura, popular as Alexia, is a Catalan-born Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder and captain for both Barcelona in the Liga F and the Spain women’s national team. She started her professional football career at Espanyol and Levante and has also represented the Catalonia national team.
She is widely considered one of the best and most influential female footballers ever, as she has won every major club and individual award in Europe by 2022.
That’s what everyone knows about Alexia Putellas, but how much do you know about her if you are an avid soccer fan? Who is Alexia Putellas dating now? How much is Alexia Putellas’ net worth? Well! We will give you every detail about your favorite soccer star, including her personal and professional life.
Fast Facts About Alexia Putellas
| Full/Birth Name | Alexia Putellas Segura (Alèxia Putellas i Segura) |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Date of Birth | 4 February 1994 |
| Hometown | Mollet del Vallès, Barcelona |
| Birth Country | Spain |
| Age | 29 |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend | Single |
| Education | Pompeu Fabra University |
| Position | Midfielder, False 9 |
| Jersey Number | 11 |
| Current Team | Barcelona |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $4 million |
Early Life and Education
Alexia Putellas Segura is a successful women’s footballer, born on 4 February 1994 in Mollet del Vallès, a town in the Barcelona province. Her father’s name is Jaume Putellas Rota, while mother’s name is Elisabet “Eli” Segura Sabaté. Talking about her siblings, she has a younger sister named Alba.
Alexia grew up as a fan of FC Barcelona and usually went to Camp Nou with her father in the penya of Mollet del Vallès to watch their games. She would also watch Barcelona games at La Bolera, a local bar, with her family; she said that her family are all passionate supporters of the club, except for one cousin who likes Real Madrid.
Alexia played different sports as a child, such as basketball, roller hockey, and tennis. She started playing football at school and went to football camps run by Xavi for two summers. She joined her first club in 2001 when she was seven years old.
Her mother let her join a football team if she stopped playing at school, but she kept playing anyway. Alexia’s first club was the CF Mollet UE boys’ team; she only trained there for three days because she did not enjoy the atmosphere and left to join the Sabadell girls’ team.
In 2013, Alexia started studying Business Administration and Management at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona but later paused her studies to focus on football.
Alexia Putellas Stats and Rankings
Alexia Putellas’ international football career is not short of an inspiration. She has played for various clubs and represented two national teams in her career so far. So, let’s look at her professional career journey so far:
Club Career
Sabadell (2001–05)
Alex Putellas started playing football at Sabadell when she was only seven years old, thanks to a family friend who was also a player there. She was younger than the minimum age of eight, so her family had to lie about her birth date to let her join. At Sabadell, she met Vicky Losada and Marta Corredera, who would later become her teammates at Barcelona.
Barcelona (2005–06)
In 2005, Putellas joined a Barcelona girls’ youth team that was part of La Masia, the famous academy of the club. She won the youth versions of the 2005 Copa Catalunya and the league with the team.
Espanyol (2006–11)
When she was 12 years old, Putellas moved to the Espanyol girls’ team, which was one of the best teams in Spanish women’s football at that time, with a very successful academy. On the other hand, Barcelona was not as strong then.
Levante (2011–12)
Putellas made headlines when she signed for Levante, a club from Valencia, at the age of 17, just a month after playing in the 2011 Copa de la Reina final. Levante did not participate in the 2012 Copa de la Reina because they did not qualify in the previous season, but they had many experienced players from Spain and a professional environment, which was rare at that time. This helped Putellas improve her skills and confidence.
Barcelona (2012-Present)
Llorens and Barcelona had been following Putellas’ career since she left them, and in the summer of 2012, after her impressive season with Levante and the loss of her father, they offered her to come back to the club.
Barcelona had also become the dominant force in Spanish women’s football in the previous season. Putellas accepted the offer and joined Barcelona as a forward on 10 July 2012. She played most of their matches that season and has been with them for more than ten years now.
International Career
Catalonia
From the age of ten, Putellas participated in the Catalan youth teams at different levels. She won the national youth championships with Catalonia from under-12 to under-18.
She also played for the Catalan senior team in a friendly match against Galicia in 2016. She expressed her desire to play for Catalonia whenever she could, as she had fond memories of her achievements with the youth teams.
Spain National Team
Alexia Putellas joined the Spanish youth national teams when she was just 15. She played in the UEFA U-17 Women’s Championship with Spain in 2010, her first major international tournament with a Spanish national team. She scored a goal against Denmark and helped Spain top their group with three wins out of three.
Spain went on to win all their remaining games and beat Ireland on penalties in the final. Putellas made her debut for the Spain senior national team in a 2–2 friendly draw with Denmark in Vejle in June 2013 before the European Championship finals in Sweden. The next day, she was confirmed as part of the 23-player squad for the tournament by national team coach Ignacio Quereda.
Putellas was named Spain captain for the 2022 Euro, but she missed the tournament due to an ACL injury. She was also banned from captaining Spain at the 2023 World Cup by Vilda because of her support for Las 15; however, after the RFEF was restructured, the team voted for Putellas to be captain again.
Meanwhile, Alexia Putellas’s FIFA rating is 92, with a potential of 92.
Awards, Honors & Nominations
Alexia Putellas’s ballon d’or Award is a testament of her determination and passion for the game. Apart from this, she has won several other awards, which include
- Ballon d’Or Féminin in 2021 and 2022
- The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2021 and 2022
- Golden Player Woman Award in 2022
- UEFA Women’s Player of the Year in 2020–21, and 2021–22
- UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season in 2021–22
- UEFA Women’s Champions League Midfielder of the Season in 2020–21
- UEFA Women’s Champions League Squad of the Season in 2018–19, 2020–21 and 2021–22
- IFFHS Women’s Player of the Year: 2021 and 2022
- IFFHS Women’s Playmaker of the Year: 2021, and 2022
- International Sports Press Association – Best Female Athlete of the Year in 2022
- World Soccer Women’s World Player of the Year in 2021
- Globe Soccer Women’s Player of the Year in 2021
- FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 in 2022
- Trofeo Aldo Rovira in 2020–21 and 2021–22
- Premi Barça Jugadors (Barça Players Award) in 2018–19
- Catalan Women’s Player of the Year in 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2022
- Primera División MVP of the Season in 2019–20
- Copa de la Reina Final MVP in 2013, 2014 and 2021
- Copa de la Reina Top goalscorer: 2020–21 and 2021–22
- Spain women’s national team Player of the Year in 2021
- Primera División Team of the Season in 2015–16 and 2018–19
- GOAL50 Women’s Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022
- The 100 Best Female Footballers In The World #1 in 2021 and 2022
- Fútbol Draft Best Left Winger in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014
- Fútbol Draft Best Left Central Midfielder in 2015
- SheBelieves Cup Tournament MVP in 2020
- IFFHS Women’s World Team in2021 and 2022
- Creu de Sant Jordi: honored in 2021
- Gold Medal for Sporting Merit: honored in 2021
- Premio Reina Letizia [es] in 2023
- International Sports Award Mollet in 2010, and 2011
Alexia Putellas Partner and Kids
Due to Alex Putellas’s popularity, her fans are always curious to know about her personal life. She is not married and doesn’t have any kids.
Talking about her past relationships, there is limited information available. However, she has admitted to being single right now. She is currently focusing on her career and doesn’t want to engage with anyone.
Alexia Putellas Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
Apart from her style of play, Alexia Putellas is also popular for her looks. Alexia Putellas’s bikini photos on her social media accounts often get admired by her fans. Here’s a full detail of Alexia Putellas physical appearance:
| Age | 29 Years |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in / 175 cm |
| Weight | 148 lb / 67 kg |
| Breast/Bust size | 31 in / 81 cm |
| Hips size | 33 in / 86 cm |
| Hair | Blonde |
Alexia Putellas Net Worth & Salary
Alexia Putellas has a net worth of $4 million, according to the Forbes list. She earns a salary of $800,000 from her club and national team. The rest of her income comes from her off-field activities, such as her sponsorships with various brands.
Putellas has recently become a sponsor of Allianz, an insurance company, and also works with other famous brands like Nike, Cupra, VISA, and MartiDerm, among others.
Moreover, CUPRA, a Spanish car brand, has joined hands with Alexia Putellas and FC Barcelona, making her the latest member of CUPRA’s Tribe.
Alexia Putellas Social Media Accounts
Alexia Putellas’s Instagram account has a whopping 3 million followers. Apart from Instagram, she is quite active on other social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.
Here’s a complete detail of Alexia Putella’s social media accounts so you can connect with her:
| Alexia Putellas | |
| @alexiaputellas | |
| @alexiaputellas |
Top Facts About Alexia Putellas
- Alexia Putellas made history by becoming the first player to win the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award and Ballon d’Or Féminin twice consecutively.
- Alexia was a multisport athlete as a kid, playing basketball, roller hockey, and tennis.
- She began playing football at school.
- She has a university degree.
- She enjoys reading books in her free time.
FAQs
Who is Alexia Putellas dating?
Alex Putellas is currently single and isn’t dating anyone.
How Tall Is Alexia Putellas?
Alexia Putellas is 5 ft 9 in / 175 cm tall.
How many times has Alexia Putellas Won the World Cup?
Alexia has won the World Cup only two times in her career. However, she didn’t take part in the tournament due to a knee injury.
Why is Alexia Putellas not Playing in the World Cup?
She was left out of the tournament due to a knee injury.
