Galan vs Augsburger: Money Talks — Prize Money & Results Compared | Padel Earnings
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Ale Galan vs Leo Augsburger: Money Talks
Augsburger called Galan “no big deal.” Galan responded with class. But the 2025 prize money numbers? They responded with devastation.
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In early 2026, Leandro Augsburger made headlines when he publicly took aim at Alejandro Galan in an interview, saying “I'm not a fan of Galan” and “he's no big deal.” The padel world took notice. Instead of firing back, Galan responded with remarkable class after his Gijon semi-final win: he called Augsburger “a great lad” but suggested he'd been “surrounded by the wrong people for a long time.”
Strong words from both sides. But in professional sport, opinions are cheap. Results cost years of discipline. And prize money? That's the receipt.
So we pulled the data. Both players competed in exactly 21 tournaments during the 2025 Premier Padel season. Same calendar. Same courts. Same opponents. The only difference? What happened when they stepped on them.
€244,050 gap in 2025
Ale Galan earned €373,983 across 21 tournaments with 7 titles. Leo Augsburger earned €129,933 from the same 21 tournaments with 1 title. That's nearly 3x the earnings on the exact same schedule.
Look at the 2025 season side by side. Galan played 21 tournaments and converted them into 7 titles and 10 finals. That means he was competing for the trophy in almost half his events. Augsburger played the same 21 events and won 1 title (Madrid P1) and reached 1 final (Asuncion P2). The rest? Mostly quarter-final exits.
The average earnings per tournament tell the story clearly: Galan averaged roughly €17,808.71 per event while Augsburger averaged €6,187.29. You can have all the talent in the world, but if you're bouncing out in the quarter-finals, the prize money doesn't lie.
And here's what makes it even more interesting: Galan is 29. He's been at the top for years. Augsburger is 21 with enormous potential. Nobody doubts Leo's ability. But potential and results are different currencies — and right now, Galan is cashing in.
2025 Tournament-by-Tournament
Tournament
Level
Galan
Rd
Augsburger
Rd
Diff
Riyadh Season P1
Feb
P1
€4,630
QF
€7,340
SF
-€2,710
Miami P1
Mar
P1
€25,500
W
€2,625
R16
+€22,875
Santiago P1
Mar
P1
€25,500
W
€4,500
QF
+€21,000
Qatar Major Premier Padel
Apr
Major
€27,500
F
€10,000
QF
+€17,500
Brussels P2
Apr
P2
€8,250
F
€3,000
QF
+€5,250
Asuncion P2
May
P2
€15,000
W
€8,250
F
+€6,750
Buenos Aires P1
May
P1
€4,500
QF
€2,625
R16
+€1,875
Bnl Italy Major
Jun
Major
€50,000
W
€3,438
R32
+€46,562
Valladolid P2
Jun
P2
€4,500
SF
€3,000
QF
+€1,500
Bordeaux P2
Jun
P2
€8,250
F
€3,000
QF
+€5,250
Malaga P1
Jul
P1
€13,700
F
€4,553
QF
+€9,147
Tarragona P1
Jul
P1
€13,700
F
€4,553
QF
+€9,147
Madrid P1
Sep
P1
€4,553
QF
€26,000
W
-€21,447
Alpine Paris Major
Sep
Major
€27,500
F
€3,438
R32
+€24,062
Germany P2
Sep
P2
€15,000
W
€3,000
QF
+€12,000
Rotterdam P1
Sep
P1
€13,700
F
€3,120
R16
+€10,580
Milano P1
Oct
P1
€26,000
W
€7,250
SF
+€18,750
Newgiza P2
Oct
P2
€15,000
W
€3,000
QF
+€12,000
Dubai P1
Nov
P1
€13,700
F
€4,553
QF
+€9,147
Mexico Major
Nov
Major
€27,500
F
€15,000
SF
+€12,500
Barcelona Finals
Dec
Finals
€30,000
F
€7,688
QF
+€22,312
Total 2025
€373,983
€129,933
+€244,050
The Partner Factor
When Galan told the press that Augsburger had been “surrounded by the wrong people,” many saw it as a throwaway comment. But look at the data: Galan played with Federico Chingotto all season. One partner. Total stability. They built chemistry, refined their game plan, and it showed — 7 titles, including the Italy Major.
Augsburger? He played with 3 different partners in 2025: Martin Di Nenno, Juan Lebron, and Pablo Cardona. Started with Cardona through June, switched to Di Nenno for the second half, and even brought in Lebron for the Mexico Major.
Padel is a doubles sport. Chemistry matters. When you change partner mid-season, you restart from zero — new positioning, new communication, new trust. The numbers make it clear: Augsburger's only title (Madrid P1) came with Di Nenno, but most of his QF exits came during the transition periods. Galan's “surrounded by the wrong people” comment might have been the most accurate scouting report of the year.
2026 So Far: The Race Continues
The 2026 season is underway and the pattern is holding. After 2 tournaments, Galan has earned €29,300 vs Augsburger's €10,800.
Tournament
Level
Galan
Rd
Augsburger
Rd
Diff
Riyadh Season P1
P1
€14,300
F
€7,800
SF
+€6,500
Gijón P2
P2
€15,000
W
€3,000
QF
+€12,000
Total 2026
€29,300
€10,800
+€18,500
A Personal Note
Full disclosure: I might be a little biased here. I play with the Siux Felix Pro 26 — the exact same racket Leo Augsburger uses. So part of me naturally wants to root for the guy whose gear I trust every weekend.
But then there's Ale Galan. What he's been building over the last few years is nothing short of extraordinary. If padel has a Ronaldo, it's him — the consistency, the mentality, the ability to deliver when it matters most. Fifteen career titles. Ten finals in a single season. That's not talent alone — that's obsession.
As you can see from the 2026 results above, the pattern is continuing. But we chose to deep-dive into 2025 because it's the only full picture — a complete calendar year where both played every event. The numbers don't lie.
And for the record: Leo Augsburger is a phenomenal player. He's 21, already top 10 in the world, and his ceiling is enormous. Give him the right partner and some stability, and we might be writing a very different article in two years. We genuinely like both players — but right now, the money speaks for Galan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who earned more prize money in 2025: Galan or Augsburger?
Alejandro Galan earned €373,983 in 2025 compared to Leandro Augsburger's €129,933. That's a difference of €244,050 despite both playing 21 tournaments.
How many titles did each player win in 2025?
Galan won 7 titles in 2025 (including the Italy Major and 4 P1 events). Augsburger won 1 title (Madrid P1).
What was the rivalry about?
In early 2026, Augsburger said he wasn't a fan of Galan and called him 'no big deal' in an interview. Galan responded diplomatically after the Gijon P2, calling Augsburger 'a great lad' but suggesting he'd been 'surrounded by the wrong people for a long time.'
Who were Augsburger's partners in 2025?
Augsburger played with Martin Di Nenno, Juan Lebron, Pablo Cardona in 2025. He started with Pablo Cardona (Jan-Jun), switched to Martin Di Nenno (Jul-Nov), and played one event with Juan Lebron (Mexico Major).
What is the career earnings gap between them?
Galan has earned €818,041 in career prize money with 15 titles. Augsburger has earned €192,852 with 1 title. The career gap is €625,189.
What racket does Augsburger use?
Leandro Augsburger plays with the Siux Felix Pro 26, a high-end padel racket from the Siux brand.
Who said Galan is "no big deal"?
Leandro Augsburger said "I'm not a fan of Galan" and called him "no big deal" in an interview published by Dutch Padel Magazine in early 2026. This sparked one of the biggest rivalries in modern padel.
What did Galan say about Augsburger?
After winning his Gijon P2 semi-final in 2026, Alejandro Galan responded diplomatically, calling Augsburger "a great lad" but suggesting he had been "surrounded by the wrong people for a long time." The prize money data supports his observation.
How much does Alejandro Galan earn per tournament?
In 2025, Alejandro Galan averaged €17,808.71 per tournament across 21 events. His career total stands at €818,041.
Who is better: Galan or Augsburger?
Based on 2025 results, Galan outperformed Augsburger significantly: 7 titles vs 1, €373,983 vs €129,933 in earnings, and FIP ranking #3 vs #11. However, Augsburger is only 21 and has enormous potential.
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