Who is the best padel player in the world in 2026?

On the men's side, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia share the world No. 1 ranking with 21,694 FIP points each — they play every match as a pair. On the women's side, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea co-lead with 17,794 points each.

Why do two players share the No. 1 padel ranking?

Padel is a doubles sport and FIP points are awarded per player based on the rounds they reach. Because a fixed pair plays every tournament together, both partners earn identical points and tie at the top — so Coello and Tapia (men) and Triay and Brea (women) each share No. 1.

Who is the No. 1 women's padel player in 2026?

Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea jointly hold the women's No. 1 spot with 17,794 FIP points each as of June 2026. Their nearest challengers are Beatriz González and Paula Josemaría, around 3,000 points behind.

Who are the rising stars in padel for 2026?

Leandro Augsburger broke into the men's top six in his first season alongside Juan Lebrón, and Claudia Fernández and Andrea Ustero have both climbed into the women's top seven. Mike Yanguas is the most-watched young Spaniard on the men's tour.

How often do padel world rankings change?

FIP rankings update weekly after each tournament, on a rolling 12-month basis. Points from an event drop off exactly one year later, so a player's position can move sharply during the weeks around a title defence.

Best Padel Players in 2026: The Top 10 Men's and Women's World Rankings

Quick Answer

The best padel players in the world in 2026, by FIP ranking:

Men's top 10: 1. Arturo Coello · 2. Agustín Tapia · 3. Alejandro Galán · 4. Federico Chingotto · 5. Juan Lebrón · 6. Leandro Augsburger · 7. Franco Stupaczuk · 8. Miguel Yanguas · 9. Jorge Nieto · 10. Francisco Navarro

Women's top 10: 1. Gemma Triay · 2. Delfina Brea · 3. Beatriz González · 4. Paula Josemaría · 5. Ariana Sánchez · 6. Claudia Fernández · 7. Andrea Ustero · 8. Sofía Araujo · 9. Tamara Icardo · 10. Marta Ortega

Coello and Tapia (men) and Triay and Brea (women) each share their tour's No. 1 spot, because both members of a fixed pair earn identical points.

Last updated: June 2026 · Men's ranking as of 15 June 2026, women's as of 8 June 2026 (FIP). Rankings update weekly — check the live FIP table for the latest.

How the Padel Rankings Work

FIP points are awarded to each player individually, based on how far they advance at each event over a rolling 12-month window. Because padel is a doubles sport and the top players keep a fixed partner, both halves of a pair bank the same points — which is why the No. 1 ranking is shared rather than held by one person. For the full breakdown of tiers and points, see our Premier Padel tour guide.

Two things stand out in the 2026 tables. At the top, two super-pairs have pulled clear of everyone else. Below them, a reshuffle of partnerships has thrown the rest of the top 10 wide open.

Men's Top 10: Best Male Padel Players of 2026

1. Arturo Coello (ESP) — 21,694 points

The 23-year-old is half of the most dominant pair the men's game has seen. With Tapia he has swept the biggest titles of 2026, including a comeback from 1-5 down in the Valencia P1 final tie-break. Raw power and a relentless net game make him the benchmark.

2. Agustín Tapia (ARG) — 21,694 points

Nicknamed "El Mozart" for his hands, Tapia shares the No. 1 spot with Coello — the two have played every match together over the last 12 months. His creativity is the perfect foil to Coello's force.

3. Alejandro Galán (ESP) — 17,669 points

A former long-time world No. 1, Galán is the clear best of the rest alongside Chingotto. The pair grabbed the 2026 Race lead during the spring and have stayed within touching distance of the summit.

4. Federico Chingotto (ARG) — 17,669 points

The tactical brain of the chasing pair. Since teaming with Galán in late 2024, Chingotto has turned an unlikely partnership into the season's success story, matching the leaders title for title at several events.

5. Juan Lebrón (ESP) — 7,800 points

A four-time former world No. 1, Lebrón rebuilt his ranking in 2026 with a new partner. The points gap to the top four is large, but his pedigree makes him the most dangerous floater in any draw.

6. Leandro Augsburger (ARG) — 7,039 points

The breakout of the season. Pairing with Lebrón, Augsburger climbed into the top six and signed the longest sponsorship deal in padel history. At his age, the arrow only points up.

7. Franco Stupaczuk (ARG) — 7,020 points

A left-handed power player reunited with Yanguas after their late-2024 surge. "Stupa" brings firepower from the back of the court that few can match.

8. Miguel Yanguas (ESP) — 6,947 points

The most exciting young Spaniard on tour. Alongside Stupaczuk, Yanguas has the shot-making to trouble anyone on his day, and sits a whisker behind his own partner.

9. Jorge Nieto (ESP) — 5,972 points

Nieto holds ninth, the line where the established names give way to the chasing pack fighting for seeding at the majors.

10. Francisco Navarro (ESP) — 5,907 points

A veteran shot-maker, "Paquito" Navarro rounds out the men's top 10 and remains one of the most experienced heads in the game.

Women's Top 10: Best Female Padel Players of 2026

1. Gemma Triay (ESP) — 17,794 points

The co-No. 1 has been the women's game's defining figure, on and off the court — she also stepped into the sport's governance as IPPA president. With Brea, she anchors the dominant women's pair.

2. Delfina Brea (ARG) — 17,794 points

The Argentine shares top spot with Triay. Brea's aggression and movement make their partnership the one every other pair is measured against.

3. Beatriz González (ESP) — 14,757 points

The top of the chasing pack. With Josemaría, González pushed for the Race No. 1 spot in 2026 and has the firepower to beat the leaders over three sets.

4. Paula Josemaría (ESP) — 14,069 points

One of the most complete players in the women's game. Alongside González she has traded blows with the leaders all season, sitting just behind her partner on points.

5. Ariana Sánchez (ESP) — 13,649 points

An elite all-court talent. With Ustero, Sánchez pulled off one of 2026's marquee results, beating Brea/Triay to take a title from the world No. 1 pair.

6. Claudia Fernández (ESP) — 12,007 points

A rising young star who has quickly established herself in the top six. Paired with Araujo, Fernández is one of the names most likely to break into the top four next.

7. Andrea Ustero (ESP) — 9,574 points

A breakthrough season alongside Sánchez has carried Ustero into the top seven, with her best results yet against the elite pairs.

8. Sofía Araujo (POR) — 7,579 points

Portugal's No. 1 and the highest-ranked woman from outside Spain and Argentina, proof of how fast padel's talent base is widening.

9. Tamara Icardo (ESP) — 6,339 points

A consistent top-10 presence who keeps banking deep runs to hold her place among the world's best.

10. Marta Ortega (ESP) — 6,249 points

Ortega rounds out the women's top 10, one of the Spanish contingent pushing to climb in the second half of the season.

The Storylines Behind the Numbers

Two super-pairs own the top of both tours, and the points gaps say it all: Coello/Tapia lead the men by more than 3,000 points, and Triay/Brea hold a similar cushion in the women's game. Beating them takes a near-perfect three sets, which is exactly why Sánchez/Ustero's win over the women's No. 1 pair was the upset of the season so far.

The more interesting battle is from fifth place down, where new 2026 partnerships — Lebrón with Augsburger, Stupaczuk with Yanguas — are still settling. Those points totals are bunched tight, so a single strong tournament can swing three or four ranking places. Bookmark the live FIP rankings if you want to track it week to week.