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Why Miedema, Kerr and Putellas topped the ESPN FC Women's Rank (2:05)

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The Ballon d'Or Feminin has only been around for a year, but it has already been won by two women.

At the Monday gala in Paris, Putellas was named the best women's player in the world even though she has been out since June with a knee injury.

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She finished ahead of the other two people, who were second and third.

Putellas said that this wouldn't have been possible without his teammates. The staff and the coach were thanked.

A year ago, I won this prize and it made me want to be even better.

Putellas captained Barcelona to three successive titles before her injury. The Catalan side won all 30 of their games during the season.

She led Barcelona to success in the Spanish Super Cup, but they came up short in the European Championship.

Lyon beat Barcelona in Turin despite Putellas' strike in the final.

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Putellas was the top scorer in the competition with 11 goals, more than any other player.

She scored 18 league goals from the middle in addition to her 11 goals in Europe.

After Spain won the European Championship in England, Putellas tore her left knee in training and was out for the rest of the season.

She is not expected to play again for several months.

Last year, Putellas won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Spanish winner in 50 years. She was the best women's player in the world.

The Ballon d'Or Feminin was won by a Lyon player. After Megan Rapinoe won it, it was suspended because of the Pandemic.