Federico Chingotto is proof that in elite padel, it’s not just power and physique that matter. The Argentine, known as “Super Mouse”, has carved out his place among the world’s best through tactical intelligence, consistency, and an extraordinary competitive ability.
Who He Is
Born in Olavarría, Argentina, on April 13, 1997, Federico Chingotto is a professional padel player who plays in the drive position and competes as a right-hander. Standing at approximately 1.70 meters, he has broken many stereotypes about the ideal physical profile needed to succeed at the elite level, excelling thanks to his speed on his feet, his anticipation, and an outstanding reading of the game. Also known as “Chingo”, his growth has been steady, supported by quiet work, discipline, and a very solid competitive evolution. For years, he was one of the most reliable figures in Argentine padel and eventually established himself as one of the most valuable players on the circuit due to his enormous influence on pair performance. His career is marked by his long partnership with Juan Tello, with whom he formed one of the most recognizable duos on the circuit. Later, he shared the court with top-level names like Paquito Navarro and Momo González, until finding an especially productive partnership with Ale Galán. As of April 2025, Chingotto holds the 3rd position in the FIP ranking and, with Galán, forms the world’s number 2 duo, a union fondly nicknamed by fans as “Chingalán”. Beyond the results, he represents a very recognizable way of understanding this sport: commitment, competitive humility, and total dedication to the team.
Playing Style
Federico Chingotto’s style is based on a very clear idea: making the difficult look easy. He is one of the best defenders in world padel, capable of returning seemingly lost balls thanks to his explosiveness, balance, and extraordinary trajectory reading. His great virtue is not only reaching impossible balls but doing so with control, judgment, and the ability to transform defense into a real counterattack opportunity. From the back of the court, he stands out for the quality of his lobs, which are very precise for regaining the net or disrupting the opponent’s rhythm, and for excellent management of point timing. His bandeja does not aim for spectacular shots but rather security, depth, and tactical discomfort. At the net, he compensates for the lack of a dominant smash with extremely fast hand speed, outstanding reflexes, and a very reliable volley. Additionally, his ability to cover the court frees up his partner and enhances more aggressive profiles, which explains why he fits so well with offensive players. His partnership with Ale Galán has further elevated these virtues: Chingotto provides order, tactical solidity, and consistency, while his partner takes on more of the finishing role. Overall, the Argentine excels through consistency, intelligence, and tireless competitiveness.
Achievements
- Established in the elite of world padel after several seasons regularly competing in final rounds of the World Padel Tour and Premier Padel.
- Remarkable period with Juan Tello, forming one of the most solid and recognizable pairs on the circuit.
- Title at the Las Rozas Open 2020, one of the most memorable successes of his partnership with Tello.
- Competitive step alongside Paquito Navarro and Momo González, remaining one of the most reliable drives on the circuit.
- Partnership with Ale Galán at the beginning of 2024, forming the duo known as “Chingalán”.
- Titles in Premier Padel 2024: Brussels P2, Seville P2, Mar del Plata P1, Giza P2, and Dubai P1.
- Title in Premier Padel 2025: Miami P1.
- 3rd in the FIP ranking in April 2025, established among the most influential players on the international scene.
- Representative of Argentina in international competitions and World Championships, reinforcing his importance within his country’s padel scene.