Alejandro Galan
🇪🇸 Spanish · Men's circuit ·Age 29 ·186cm
Official FIP profileAbout Alejandro Galan
Alejandro Galan is a Spanish professional padel player currently ranked #3 in the world on the men's circuit, with 17,580 FIP ranking points.
At 29, Alejandro is in the prime competitive years for professional padel — old enough to have tournament experience, young enough to peak further.
Alejandro plays on the backhand side and is right-handed — a standard configuration that allows full use of the cross-court patterns central to professional padel.
Ranking in context
A top-10 ranking places Alejandro among the very best in the world — a guaranteed starter in every Premier Padel Major and P1 main draw throughout the season.
The FIP world ranking is calculated on a rolling 52-week basis. Points are earned at Premier Padel events (Majors, P1, P2) and Cupra FIP Tour events (FIP Gold, FIP Silver), with larger events awarding proportionally more points. Rankings are updated every Monday.
Premier Padel is the top tier of professional padel, operated under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP). The 2026 season spans 28 events across five continents. Only the world's highest-ranked players earn direct entry into Premier Padel main draws.
Spanish padel
Spain is the spiritual home of padel. The sport was formalised there in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera and the country has produced more world number ones than any other nation. With over 3 million registered players and 20,000 courts, Spanish players dominate the international circuit. Growing up in Spain means competing from a young age in one of the world's most competitive development pathways.
Upcoming events
Follow Alejandro's schedule on the 2026 international tournament calendar. Premier Padel events feature the world's top-ranked players competing for significant ranking points and prize money.
Rankings data for Alejandro Galan is sourced from padelapi.org and updated daily. For live tournament draws and results, visit the FIP official website.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alejandro Galan's world ranking?
Alejandro Galan is ranked #3 in the world on the men's FIP padel ranking, with 17,580 ranking points. Rankings are updated weekly based on results across Premier Padel and Cupra FIP Tour events.
What nationality is Alejandro Galan?
Alejandro Galan is Spanish and represents ES on the international padel circuit.
What court side does Alejandro play?
Alejandro plays on the backhand side. In padel doubles, the reves (left) side player is typically the pair's primary attacker — initiating the smash, bandeja, and vibora sequences that convert defensive positions into winning points.
How old is Alejandro Galan?
Alejandro Galan is 29 years old. At 29, they are in the prime competitive years for professional padel.