(Re)discover Alejandro Galán, an iconic padel personality

Alejandro Galán is leaving an indelible mark on the history of padel as the most successful Spanish player on the World Padel Tour to date. At the top of the rankings, he and Juan Lebrón form a formidable duo racking up victories on the circuit. A spectacular, powerful and aerial player, discover here Ale Galán's journey to the top.

Who is Alejandro Galán? 

Alejandro Galán Romo - better known in the padel world by the nickname Ale Galán - was born on 15 May 1996 in Madrid. He is a professional player who currently holds 5th place in the World Padel Tour rankings.

His playing style is defined by his aggression and power. He is particularly comfortable near the net and on the backhand.

The early days of Alejandro Galán's career

As the player often says, he has had his own padel racket in his hand for practically his whole life. His passion for padel began at a very young age. However, he did not start taking lessons until he was 7, which led him to compete in Circuito de Menores tournaments, one of Spain’s biggest junior circuits.

The player has always said that he came from a very modest family and that reaching where he is today was difficult. At first, he could only discover padel by training once a week. Even so, he was able to compete in the under-12 category, where he achieved excellent results and continued to climb the ranks of Spanish padel.

He then received a grant which allowed him to train more regularly and therefore improve. This led him to become one of the best in his country's junior category.

Although he started very young, it was not until 2016, at the age of 20, that he began to stand out in the professional categories.

Alejandro Galán's career as a professional

Alejandro Galán's career on the World Padel Tour indeed began in 2016 partnering with Juan Cruz Belluati, with whom he quickly achieved good results. Despite excellent results in 2017, Ale joined Matías Diaz for the 2018 season.

With Diaz, they regularly reached the final stages of tournaments at the start of the season, notably the Valladolid Open final, where they beat Sánchez and Gutiérrez, thus giving Galán his first title on the World Padel Tour. Five tournaments later, at the Lugo Open, they repeated their feat by defeating Luciano Capra and Ramiro Moyano.

In 2019, Galán began the season with Juani Mieres, with whom he won the Buenos Aires Padel Masters in Argentina, before changing partner again to play alongside Pablo Lima, with whom he won the title in Valencia.

From 2020, Juan Lebrón Chincoa became his partner and the duo enjoyed immense success, winning numerous titles and becoming the world number one pair. Their partnership was crowned with success and their performance on the World Padel Tour took them to the top of the sport, leaving an indelible mark on the history of professional padel.

Alejandro Galán's major successes

Alejandro Galán's journey towards the world number one spot began with his current partner, Juan Lebron, whom he had known since his early days in padel. Their first year together, 2020, was crowned with success with 8 finals played and 6 victories: exceptional results.

The following year, the duo maintained their high level by winning 7 titles once again, including the Cascais Padel Master 2021 where they beat Fede Chingotto and Juan Tello, as well as the Estrella Damm Master Final 2021 against Agustín Tapia and Carlos Gutiérrez, totalling 31,400 points.

In 2022, this fan-favourite duo continued to impress, racking up 6 victories in World Padel Tour tournaments

With 380 matches played on the World Padel Tour, Alejandro Galán has claimed 273 victories, even stringing together 18 consecutive wins. His incredible talent and remarkable performances make him one of the leading figures in padel internationally.

FAQ

What is the latest news on Alejandro Galán?

After several withdrawals following an injury to his partner Juan Lebron, Ale Galán returned to competition at the WPT Vigo Open in May 2023, but they lost the final to Coello-Tapia in a match journalists described as the greatest match in padel history.

Who does Alejandro Galán partner with?

Alejandro Galán has partnered with the excellent Spanish player Juan Lebron since 2020. The pair stayed at the top of the WPT rankings for 3 consecutive years.

What equipment does Alejandro Galán use?

Equipment supplier Adidas has supported Ale Galán since 2018 as he has risen to the top of the world rankings. The German brand has quickly established itself as a major player in the sport, particularly through its padel rackets. Its Adidas Metalbone 3.2 padel racket embodies innovation and ingenuity. With its diamond shape and head-heavy balance, it is clearly designed for attacking play. Its standout feature is the renowned Weight & Balance system. Thanks to screws positioned at the throat of the racket, you can adjust its weight and balance at any time to suit your needs on court perfectly.

Adidas supplies all of Galán’s equipment, from his racket, of course, to his padel bags and clothing. Discover all the Adidas padel accessories on our website.