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Alexia Putellas Bio, Net worth, 10 Things You Should Know

November 30, 2021
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Alexia Putellas is one of the finest midfielders in women’s football. She currently plies her trade with Barcelona one of the most successful football clubs in Spain. She is also the captain of the Spain women’s national team as well as her club side.

She fell in love with the game of soccer at a tender age and would spend some time playing in the youth ranks of RCD Espanyol before moving to Barcelona in 2012. Ever since her transfer to the club, the midfielder has won 5 league titles, 6 Copas de la Reina, and 1 UEFA Women’s Champions League crown.

Putellas played a vital role in helping Barcelona to win a continental treble in their 2020/21 campaign. It was the first time the club has achieved such a feat in its entire history. Her contributions didn’t go unnoticed as She became the first Spain international to win football’s most coveted prize (Ballon d’Or) since 1960.

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  • Who Is Alexia Putellas?
  • How Rich Is Alexia Putellas?
  • Interesting Things You Should Know About Alexia Putellas
    • 1. Her Stint At Espanyol Sets Her As One of Spains’s Promising Young Talents 
    • 2. Her Favorite Match
    • 3. She Scored Her First Champions League Goal In 2014/15 Season
    • 4. Putellas Is A Prolific Player
    • 5. Iniesta, Rivaldo And Ronaldinho and Louise Necib Are Her Football Idols
    • 6. She Lost Her Father in 2012
    • 7. She Took A Break From School To Focus On Her Career
    • 8. She Lends Her Voice Against The Jailing of Catalan Independence Leaders 
    • 9. Animal Lover
    • 10. How Tall Is She?
  • Complete profile of Alexia Putellas

Who Is Alexia Putellas?

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Jaume Putellas Rota and Eli Segura gave birth to Alexia Putellas Segura on 4th February 1994 in one of the Municipalities of the Province of Barcelona known as Mollet del Valles. She grew up alongside her one and only sister, Alba.

The31 year-old became a fan of Barcelona in her younger days. While growing up, she travels with her father to watch Barcelona’s games at Camp Nou.

Even though She was born into a sports-oriented family who loves playing basketball, she chooses f football instead. So, she first started playing at the age of 6.

She started playing club football with the assistance of a family friend who secured her enrollment into CE Sabadell, the same the friend played for. To further develop her skills, she joined Barcelona’s youth academy in 2005. And at the age of 12, she moved RCD Espanyol, where she spent 4 years playing for the club’s youth teams.

How Rich Is Alexia Putellas?

She has been a crucial member of Barcelona since 2012 to date. And for that, she is probably one of the top earners in the club. Although it is not clear how much she is worth, her net worth shouldn’t be above $3 million.

She is still in her prime and has some more playing years under her boot. So, it is expected that her net worth would increase in the coming years.

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Interesting Things You Should Know About Alexia Putellas

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1. Her Stint At Espanyol Sets Her As One of Spains’s Promising Young Talents 

She made her first senior appearance for RCD Espanyol at the age of 16. She became part of the club’s squad that beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 to win the 2010 Copa de la Reina.

The following year, they made it to the final of the 2011 Copa de la Reina. But the club lost to Barcelona in the extra time. Her series of brilliant displays and performances with RCD Espanyol earned her a reputation as one of the best young players in Spain.

2. Her Favorite Match

She would never be in a hurry to get the memories of 4th May 2013 when she won her first league title with Barcelona. During the match at San Mames in front of 25, 000 spectators, Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-1. It was one of the favorite matches of her career which made her feel like a footballer.

3. She Scored Her First Champions League Goal In 2014/15 Season

The midfielder net her first-ever champions league goal in a round of 32 match against Slavia Prague in the 2014/15 UEFA Women’s Champions League season. Barcelona progressed to the round of 16 after trashing the Czech club 4 goals-to-nil. Unfortunately, they couldn’t go beyond the round of 16 after losing 1-2 on aggregate to Bristol City.

4. Putellas Is A Prolific Player

During her teenage days, she gained recognition as one of the promising talents of her time. Football analysts and commentators labeled her a winger because of her playmaking capabilities.  Largely, a left-footed player, she spent most of her time playing as a forward on the left-wing.

Recently, she has switched to playing into a deeper playmaker, deployed as a left-center midfielder for both club and country. However, in normal circumstances, she plays as a central midfielder, and can also play either as an attacking midfielder or 2nd striker.

When the situation demands she takes on a defensive midfield or left-back role to help her team in opening spaces and maintaining position.

5. Iniesta, Rivaldo And Ronaldinho and Louise Necib Are Her Football Idols

During her younger days, she revered two Brazilians and one Spanish that played for Barcelona; Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and Andres Iniesta. She also admired retired French female soccer player Louise Necib who played for Olympique Lyonnais.

6. She Lost Her Father in 2012

Putellas lost her father with just two weeks to the beginning of the 2012 UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship. On several occasions, the midfielder celebrates her goals with her fingers pointing to the sky and face up in devotion to her late father.

7. She Took A Break From School To Focus On Her Career

She got admitted into the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona to study Business Administration and Management. However, she later took a break from her studies to face her soccer career.

8. She Lends Her Voice Against The Jailing of Catalan Independence Leaders 

The midfielder in 2019 spoke out against the jailing of Catalan Independence leaders. According to her, the sentences were “not the solution”.

9. Animal Lover

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She is fond of animals particularly dogs. She likes keeping them as pets. She always shares images of her cute puppy on her Instagram page.

10. How Tall Is She?

Putellas’ height is above average. She stands at a height of 1.73m (5 feet 8inches) tall and has a bodyweight of 69kg (152lbs).

 

Complete profile of Alexia Putellas

Alexia Putellas
Full NameAlexia Putellas Segura
Date of Birth4 February 1994
Age31 years
Zodiac SignAquarius
Birth placeMollet del Vallès, Spain
NationalitySpanish
EducationPompeu Fabra University
ProfessionProfessional Footballer
Playing PositionAttacking midfielder, Winger
Clubs2001–2005 Sabadell
2005–2006 Barcelona
2006–2010 Espanyol
2010–2011 Espanyol
2011–2012 Levante
2012– Barcelona
2011–2013 Spain U19
2013– Spain
2014– Catalonia
FatherJaume Putellas Rota
Mother Eli Segura
SiblingsAlba Putellas
Marital StatusSingle
Spouse/PartnerNA
BoyfriendNA
KidsNA
ReligionNA
Estimated Net Worth:$1 to $5 million
Source of net worthFootball career
HeightFeet- 5 ft 8in
Meters- 1.73m
Centimeters- 173cm
Weight 69 kg
Eye colorNA
Hair colorBrown
Social mediainstagram
Twitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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