At 46 years, Miguel Lamperti continues to amaze. The Argentinian, a living legend of world padel, seems to have found a new way to extend his career: changing sides.

A strategic change

Long positioned on the left, where power and initiative are expected, Lamperti has recently made a tactical shift by playing to the right of the track, we will soon find him alongside young players like Alex Chozas in Bordeaux, or even Juan Tello in Valladolid.

A logical evolution for someone whose reading of the game, experience and quality of hand can shine in a way other than forcing the game. He who was known mainly for his powerful and spectacular game, a very style energy-consuming and demanding over time. Facing increasingly explosive young players physically and powerful on the smash, Miguel must face the facts in adapting his game.

In the footsteps of Fernando Belasteguín

This repositioning recalls that of another monument of Argentine padel: Fernando Belasteguín. At the end of his career, “Bela” had also chosen to go right, to continue playing at the highest level while adapting to the increasing physical demands of the circuit.

Like Lamperti today, Belasteguín had known finding the balance between game intelligence, experience and leadership, leaving the power and aggressiveness on the left side to his young partners.

This parallel highlights a shared longevity strategy: evolve your role to continue winning or at least to travel the main circuit and the most beautiful tournaments in the world.

Lamperti the head
Paris Premier Padel 2023

A response to physical reality

Even though Lamperti remains sharp, time imposes its rules. Faced with an increasingly athletic generation, adopting the role of right-wing player allows the Argentinian to limit explosive efforts, while maintaining a decisive influence in the game.

A coherent repositioning, more in line with its current qualities: vision, precision and management of weak times.

Miguel Lamperti By making this choice, he once again shows his deep love for padel and his undeniable passion for high-level competition, 47 years, it is still not in the plans of theArgentinian to end his career !

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