On the circuit tracks Premier Padel, he never goes unnoticed. Not necessarily because of his size, but on the contrary thanks to his liveliness, his playing intelligence, and his ability to defend the impossible. Federico Chingotto, an Argentinian player from Buenos Aires, is one of the most endearing profiles in world padel. And his nickname, “Super Rat”, is not for nothing.

But where does this surprising stage name come from? Why associate a professional gamer with a masked rodent?

A nickname that comes from a cult cartoon

To understand, we have to go back to the 80s and 90s, when a famous American cartoon, Mighty Mouse, is widely distributed in Argentina and throughout Latin America under the name “Super Rat”This fictional hero, a little mouse with superpowers, is an avowed parody of Superman: tiny but ultra-powerful, always ready to intervene to save the weakest, often with humor and energy.

In Argentina, “Super Ratón” has become a popular icon, known to all generations. It is therefore no coincidence that, while growing up, the young Chingotto (1997), a player of modest build (1m70), was given this affectionate nickname.

Why is Federico Chingotto called "Super Ratón"?

A nickname that perfectly suits his game

In the field, Fede Chingotto perfectly embodies the spirit of Super Ratón :

  • He runs everywhere, defending every square inch of ground.
  • He compensates for his size with exceptional anticipation and extraordinary combativeness.
  • He often plays alongside bigger and more powerful partners, but often proves to be the most indispensable in decisive moments.

This nickname is therefore not a joke: it symbolizes agility, tenacity, and the spirit of sacrifice, three qualities that Chingotto embodies wonderfully.

Blackout at Bordeaux P2: A power outage plunges the ice rink into total darkness. Super Ratón “is said to have chewed through a cable”…

A wink that has become cult

Today, fans and commentators alike use the nickname “Super Rat” with tenderness. He even became a identity mark for the Argentinian player, whether on social media or during official presentations. Further proof that in padel, as in cartoons, Heroes are not always the greatest... but often the bravest.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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