The Spanish footballer from Barcelona beats Alex Morgan (United States) and Beth Mead (England) in the vote.
On Monday, February 27, 2023, FC Barcelona footballer Alexia Putellas was declared the winner of “The Best”, the recognition that FIFA gives to the best player of 2022. The Spain international defeated Alex Morgan (United States) and Beth Mead (England) in the vote.
The best: Alexia Putellas, voted best player of 2022
Seriously injured a few months ago, Alexia Putellas had just won her second Ballon d’Or at the end of 2022, revalidating the performance she had already achieved in 2021. Next Monday, Putellas will also reconfirm FIFA’s “The Best”, since the The Barça player had also received the same award last year.
If the Eurocup wasn’t a hindrance to seeing Putellas lift his second Ballon d’Or, “The Best” rewards performance through December 18 and can reckon with his knee injury. Despite not playing for many months, Putellas rehabilitates his crown and remains “The Best” for FIFA.
It should be noted that Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps won the best goalkeeper of the year award, while Sarina Wiegman, a Dutch who leads the England national team, was chosen as the best coach of 2022.
On the other hand, two Spaniards are part of the best women’s team of the year, which consists of Endler, Bronze, mapi LionWilliamson, Renard, Alexia PutellasKeira Walsh, Oberdorf, Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr and Beth Mead.
Source: Goal