À  47 years ,  Miguel Lamperti  He is living through the final months of his professional career. After more than two decades on the circuit, the Argentinian is preparing to hang up his paddle for good and turn an important page in the history of padel.

In the show  La Bandeja , produced by Premier PadelThe Bahía Blanca player reflected on his upcoming retirement, how he would like to be remembered, and also on the evolution of modern padel.

“A good person, with a smile”

When asked about the image he wishes to leave behind,  Lamperti  He didn't talk about titles or statistics.

“I would like to be remembered as a good person, with a smile. That's the most important thing.”

A response befitting his image. Throughout his career, the Argentinian has forged a special bond with the public, far beyond his results. His energy, his playing style, and his way of experiencing every point have made him one of the most beloved players on the circuit.

He also summarizes his career with another formula:

“I want people to see me as a gentle madman who gave everything for padel and lived it to the fullest in every match.”

A unique player on the circuit

Lamperti has never been a player like any other. Capable of filling stands, triggering ovations in almost every country and connecting with several generations of fans, he has become a figure in professional padel.

His longevity also lends weight to his pronouncements. Having experienced several eras, several circuits and numerous evolutions in the game, the Argentinian has a unique perspective on the direction his sport is taking.

Towards the end of the right and left-wing players?

For  Miguel Lamperti Padel is moving towards increasingly well-rounded players, capable of playing on both sides of the court.

“I think that in a few years, there won’t really be any right-handed or left-handed players anymore.”

However, he qualifies this view:

“You might have more qualities to play on the left or you might feel more comfortable on the right, but today everyone can play on both sides.”

For the Argentinian, this versatility will become central in the coming years. He nevertheless points out that padel was historically conceived around a partnership between a right-handed and a left-handed player, a structure that remains very effective at the highest level.

Chingotto, “an extraterrestrial”

When discussing the classic right-back, the one who builds up play, defends, and controls the tempo, Lamperti quoted  Fede Chingotto .

He simply called him an "alien," highlighting how much of a benchmark the Argentinian has become in this role. High praise indeed from a player who has witnessed some of the greatest drives in padel history.

As his career draws to a close,  Miguel Lamperti  So continue to speak with the same freedom. His record will remain, but his legacy will far exceed the titles: that of a player who lived padel without filter, with intensity, and almost always with a smile.

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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