On the professional circuit, some operate under a veil of secrecy. Others prefer never hide. Leo Augsburg clearly falls into this second category. A player who takes full responsibility: his game, his words, his stances. Even if it means exposing himself.

In an analysis published on Twenty Ten, Sebastián Nerone deciphers what he calls the high profile of the young Argentinian. A rare, but very distinctive stance.

"My game is like that"

« He's a kid going to the front lines. It doesn't matter what you say or don't say.
He tells you: “My game is like this, and this is what I believe in.” »

For Nerone, it's all there. Augsburger doesn't compromise its identity. Even after a setback, it doesn't change a thing:
« Even if you almost knock his teeth out with a ball, on the next point he'll still go and smash again. »

A way of playing and thinking without hindsight, fully embraced.

A speech that deliberately exposes

Augsburger doesn't just play loud. He speaks loudly too.
« He has a high profile, he cultivates it, and he has no interest in doing otherwise. »

Where others would remain cautious, he displays his confidence without hesitation:
« Other players would never have puffed out their chests to say, “I am the third best left-back player”. »

A divisive stance, but one that Nerone considers coherent. Because exposing oneself means accepting the consequences:
« When you put yourself out there, you know that if things go wrong, you'll get a lot of flak. And if things go well, you'll be praised... but also told: "What do you mean, third? You can be first. Why are you staying so short?" »

A deliberate target for opponents

Another direct effect of this speech: it becomes fuel for rivals.
« The person listening to you is your opponent on the circuit. And he's going to say to you: "Come on, come on... you're number three? Show it to me." »

A situation many would try to avoid. Not Augsburger.
« But he dies with his own. »

Winning and losing without betraying oneself

This is undoubtedly the strongest point of Nerone's analysis:
« When he wins, he wins with his ideas. And when he loses, he loses with his ideas too. »

No dissonance between the game, the words, and the attitude. In an increasingly standardized padel landscape, this high profile clearly distinguishes.

A risky gamble, but one fully embraced.

This choice is not without risk. It amplifies criticism, accentuates defeats, and puts constant pressure on the individual. But it can also accelerate a career path and forge a strong identity.

Leo Augsburger has chosen to move forward with his face uncovered.
It remains to be seen how far this bias will take him.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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