Le world of padel is preparing to experience the launch of Football, a brand new league that combines a passion for padel… and a love of football. The entry requirement is simple but original: having played in Spanish First or Second Division. A unique concept that brings together former professional footballers became addicted to padel.

Football legends, racket in hand

The competition will officially begin this Thursday, April 3rd, at the facilities of the Euroindoor of Alcorcón. If the meetings will take place at behind closed doors, fans will be able to follow them live via YouTube (official Futpadel channel).

Among the headliners: world champions and well-known figures from LaLiga. David Silva, Fernando Llorente, Miguel Angel Moyá, Javier Pastore, Mixed or, Oscar Trejo will be the captains of the eight teams involved.

An innovative format, between padel and football

Inspired by the Euroleague model, the league will consist of eight teamsEach match will be played in two matches (two pairs per team), with a points system directly inspired by football:

  • 3 point for a 2-0 victory
  • 1 points for a draw (1-1)
  • 0 points for a defeat

At the end of the group stage (all teams play each other), the four best will meet for a Final Four.

The teams involved: familiar colors

Futpadel also plays on the nostalgic side of football fans, by forming teams that evoke historic LaLiga clubsEach one brings together former players who wore the colors of the club represented, whether in the first or second division:

  • Los Rojiblancos – Miguel Ángel Moyá (ex-Atlético Madrid)
  • Los Vallekanos – Óscar Trejo (ex-Rayo Vallecano)
  • Los Ches – Mista & David Silva (ex-Valencia)
  • The Blue Sea – Jordi Codina (ex-Getafe)
  • The Lions – Fernando Llorente (ex-Athletic Club)
  • The Granotas – Michel Herrero (ex-Levante)
  • The Pepineros – Quini Álvarez (ex-Leganés, Alcorcón)
  • International Team – Javier Pastore (foreign stars living in Spain)

Quini Álvarez and Delantero09, the brains behind Futpadel

The project originates from Quini Alvarez, AD Alcorcón legend, who after retiring founded his own padel club. Accompanied by other former players and the famous content creator striker09 (as part of his project PadelForAll), he is launching today a concept which mixes pleasure, competition, show and passion..

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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