This is the question many fans of the circuit are asking: who will Leonel Daniel Aguirre play with?, better known by the nickname of Tolito ?
Originally from Buenos Aires, Tolito Aguirre, 19rd player in the worldIn less than a year, he established himself as one of the most closely watched profiles on the circuit. Premier Padel including Alex Chozas at the end of 2025, after having shone for a long time on the A1Padel.

In recent weeks, some supporters have mentioned a possible association with Paquito Navarro, one of the most popular players on the circuit. An appealing hypothesis from a media perspective, but which does not correspond to current market signalsUnless there is an unforeseen turn of events, Paquito is expected to move up in 2026 with Fran Guerrero, a choice deemed more coherent from a sporting perspective.

A more discreet rumor… but credible on paper

By playing along with projections and rumors, One scenario emerges, more unexpected but far from unrealistic. : an association between Tolito Aguirre and Miguel Lamperti.

The Argentinian, 88rd player in the world, native Bahía Blancais currently looking for a new partner. Almost 47 years old (born on November 11, 1978), Miguel Lamperti could address the last season of his career on Premier PadelA particular context, but far from being synonymous with withdrawal.

Showman, competitor, and respected figure on the circuit, Lamperti possesses a a virtually unique experience at the highest level. He is not expected to play alongside the young Juan Ignacio De Pascual in 2026, which naturally places him on the market for partnerships.

Lamperti remains competitive despite the rankings

While his current ranking may be surprising, Miguel Lamperti probably plays better than his 88th world ranking suggests.He demonstrated this again recently:

  • Semi-finalist at the FIP Gold Gran Canaria
  • Quarter-finalist at the FIP Gold Potosí

In 2025, major results remained limited, but the Argentinian showed that he was still capable of keeping up the pace in challenging situations, in particular thanks to his game intelligence and his ability to adapt to different partners.

Tolito Aguirre faces a pressured start to the season

For Tolito Aguirre, the beginning of 2026 looks particularly challenging. His 19th place in the world largely depends on a very specific context in 2025:

  • the boycott of Gijon P2 and Cancun P1 by a large portion of the top 100,
  • sa victory at the FIP Platinum Puebla,
  • are success at the FIP Gold Portugal Paredes.

Numerical result: 1170 points earned in his first four tournaments, out of a total of 2870 points accumulated over the yearA situation that clearly exposes the Argentinian: he will have many points to defend, with a real risk of falling in the rankings in case of poor performance.

And this element is perfectly understood by potential partners located around 20th place in the world. This context therefore pushes Tolito Aguirre to broaden its research scope, by looking beyond simple ranking balances.

A high-risk partnership… but with a high impact

On paper, the duo Aguirre / Lamperti presents an interesting logic:

  • Tolito brings creativity and youthfulness
  • Lamperti offers experience and reading of the game.

The ranking gap is real, but The intrinsic skill level of the two players is closer than it seems.For Lamperti, it would be an opportunity to aim for an ambitious final season. For Aguirre, a way to rely on an experienced partner during a pivotal period in his career.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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