She plays balls like Andrés Iniesta once did and is adored by fans in Spain. Alexia Putellas advises all young girls: follow your passion, the world needs people who do what they love the most.” Image: dpa
From A for Alexandra Popp to W for Wendie Renard: their playing styles are as different as their characters. Which of them can lead their team to the title?
What the Spanish have their Queen Alexia Putellas, the French have their leader Wendie Renard. Other top teams can also rely on their leading actresses. Their ways of playing are different, as are their characters.
Alexia Putellas, Spain: The Queen
She is the Señorita, who is again considered the measure of all things in the scene. The consequences of a cruciate ligament rupture that made you miss the last European Championship have been overcome. In her homeland, she is dubbed “queen” by fans and the media. With FC Barcelona, the striker wins trophies in a row. Her style is similar to that of Barça hero Andres Iniesta, her timing when handling the ball and her passing sharpness and accuracy makes her an excellent chance opener.
