Alexia: What the FC Barcelona Femení Captain is All About.

(This Article is written by Alejandra Weil, translated to English by Vann)

Alexia Putellas is one of the world’s most accomplished footballers, known for her tactical intelligence, versatility and ability to influence the game. Here’s a tactical breakdown of her playing style in bullet points.

Tactical Strengths

Game Vision: Alexia has an exceptional ability to read the game. She anticipates moves, opens up space and always seems to be one step ahead.

Accurate Passing: She is adept at passing between the lines. Whether it’s long passes or through balls, no one does it like her. Her accuracy helps unbalance defenses.

Off-Ball Movement: Her ability to break free and find space between the lines is essential for receiving the ball in dangerous areas.

Dribbling and Control: She has excellent ball control and is able to outmaneuver opponents in tight spaces.

Finishing: Although she is best known for her creation, Alexia also has great goal scoring instincts. She gets into the box well and has a powerful shot from mid-range.

Defensive Contribution

Intelligent Pressing: Alexia doesn’t just excel in attack;  She is also effective at pressing high to win the ball back. She is among the first players to initiate the press the second the team loses possession.

Defensive positioning: She knows how to cut passing lines and helps to win the ball back, although this is not her main role.

Tactical adaptability

Associative play: Alexia works very well in teams that prioritize possession and combination play, such as Barcelona.

Quick transitions: She is able to lead counterattacks thanks to her speed of thought and execution. When the team is on a counter attack, Alexia is more often than not the player you want on the ball, to find the attackers.

Positional flexibility: She can adapt to different tactical systems, whether it is a 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 or even a 3-5-2.

Comparisons and style of play

Alexia Putellas has been compared to players such as Andrés Iniesta or David Silva for her elegance, vision of the game and ability to decide matches. She is a complete player who combines technique, tactics and a winning mentality.

Impact of Alexia Putellas on the team

Leadership and winning mentality

Alexia is not only a key player for her technical quality, but also for her leadership.  She is the captain of FC Barcelona Women and the Spanish national team, which shows her influence in the dressing room. Her competitive mindset and ability to stay calm in decisive moments inspire her teammates.

Connection with the team

Alexia is the link between midfield and attack. Her ability to read the game allows the team to function fluidly.

At FC Barcelona, her partnership with players such as Aitana Bonmatí, Caroline Graham Hansen and Jenni Hermoso has been key to the team’s success.

Influence on Barça’s style of play

Barcelona Femení are known for their style of play based on possession and ball control. Alexia is fundamental to this system, as her ability to maintain possession, create opportunities and decide games fits perfectly with the club’s philosophy.

Her presence on the field raises the level of the team, especially in important matches.

Alexia Putellas is much more than a football player: she is a symbol of excellence, leadership and dedication.  Her impact on FC Barcelona is incalculable, and her statistics reflect her quality as one of the best footballers in history.