Manchester City's Jamaican striker #09 Khadija Shaw holds up the FA Cup during the presentation ceremony following the English Women's FA Cup final football match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium in north west London on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
October 26, 2026
‘Bunny’ Shaw finishes historic third in Ballon d’Or race
Jamaica’s Khadija “Bunny” Shaw finished a historic third in the women’s Ballon d’Or race.
It is the highest a Jamaican has ever placed in the race for the coveted title which signals football excellence.
The award was won by Spain’s Alexia Putellas following a stellar season leading Barcelona to four trophies.
Putellas, who has since moved to London City Lionesses, claimed the award for the third time after successes in 2021 and 2022.
Putellas’ FC Barcelona teammate Ewa Pajor finished second in the voting.
