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Padel Prize Money by Country

Which nations dominate professional padel earnings? A complete breakdown of all-time prize money by country, including men vs women splits, player counts, and top earners.

90.1% of all prize money

goes to just two countries: Spain and Argentina. Together they have earned €25.8M out of €28.7M total — with 930 players from 53 countries earning prize money on the Premier Padel tour.

All-Time Prize Money Rankings by Country

Every country ranked by total Premier Padel prize money earned. Data updated live from our earnings database.

#CountryPlayersTotal Earnings
1
Spain
360€19,011,034
2
Argentina
121€6,811,918
3
Italy
50€633,914
4
Portugal
58€621,836
5
Brazil
13€475,923
6
France
50€272,655
7
United Arab Emirates
10€239,166
8
Sweden
12€123,593
9
Russia
20€90,753
10
Mexico
61€89,727
11
CHI
Chile
10€73,625
12
Netherlands
22€55,238
13
Belgium
10€34,724
14
Paraguay
6€27,687
15
Egypt
15€21,349
16
United Kingdom
12€15,506
17
United States
6€11,104
18
Saudi Arabia
3€7,268
19
Germany
5€7,250
20
Qatar
6€6,223
21
Finland
6€4,337
22
SPAIN
Spain
2€2,500
23
Uruguay
2€2,182
24
KAZ
12€1,894
25
KUW
KUW
1€1,750
26
TUN
Tunisia
2€1,711
27
Switzerland
2€1,274
28
ARGENTINA
Argentina
1€1,250
29
AUS
7€1,011
30
Hungary
1€978
31
Denmark
1€840
32
INA
INA
5€761
33
IRI
Iran
2€737
34
TUR
3€735
35
CIV
CIV
5€510
36
SEN
SEN
3€394
37
Peru
1€360
38
CHN
3€335
39
MAS
MAS
3€325
40
RSA
2€315
41
BRN
Bahrain
2€292
42
SIN
SIN
1€243
43
BLR
BLR
1€242
44
IND
2€214
45
MAR
MAR
2€214
46
AUT
1€213
47
POL
1€213
48
UKR
1€213
49
LBN
LBN
1€190
50
ALG
Algeria
1€180
51
SUD
Sudan
1€180
52
AZE
AZE
1€141
53
ARM
ARM
1€141

The Real Story: Earnings Per Player

Raw country totals tell one story. Earnings per player tell another. Spain leads in total earnings simply because it has the most professional padel players (360). But when you look at earnings per player, Argentina's dominance at the elite level becomes clear.

Spain

360 players

Total€19.0M
Per player€52,808
Men 51%Women 49%

Argentina

121 players

Total€6.8M
Per player€56,297
Men 78%Women 22%

Italy

50 players

Total€633,914
Per player€12,678
Men 52%Women 48%

Portugal

58 players

Total€621,836
Per player€10,721
Men 25%Women 75%

Brazil

13 players

Total€475,923
Per player€36,609
Men 92%Women 8%

France

50 players

Total€272,655
Per player€5,453
Men 29%Women 71%

Top Earner From Each Country

Every country's highest-earning padel player. These are the stars carrying their nation's flag on the Premier Padel tour.

Spain: The Undisputed Padel Powerhouse

With €19,011,034 in total prize money and 360 players earning on the professional tour, Spain's dominance in padel is absolute. The country accounts for 66.3% of all prize money ever distributed.

Spain's depth is remarkable: from Arturo Coello and Alejandro Galan on the men's side to Gemma Triay and Ariana Sanchez among the women, Spanish players fill the top rankings across both categories. The country has a nearly even split between men's (€9.7M) and women's (€9.4M) earnings.

Argentina: Quality Over Quantity

Argentina sits firmly in second place with €6,811,918, but what makes Argentina exceptional is the quality of its players. With just 121 players, Argentina's earnings per player (€56,297) is significantly higher than Spain's (€52,808).

Agustin Tapia, the world's highest-paid padel player, leads Argentina's charge with over €1.2M in career earnings. Federico Chingotto and Delfina Brea further cement Argentina's status as a nation that produces champions.

The Rising Nations

Beyond Spain and Argentina, several countries are establishing themselves on the professional padel circuit. Italy (€633,914) and Portugal (€621,836) are neck and neck for third place, both driven by strong women's players.

Brazil punches above its weight with €475,923 from just 13 players, thanks largely to Lucas Bergamini's success. France is growing rapidly with 50 players and Alix Collombon leading the charge on the women's side.

The UAE and Sweden represent emerging padel markets, while countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Chile are building competitive programs that could see their earnings grow significantly in coming years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has earned the most padel prize money?
Spain leads all-time padel prize money with €19,011,034 earned by 360 players. This is more than all other countries combined.
How much prize money has Argentina earned in padel?
Argentina has earned €6,811,918 in all-time padel prize money with 121 players. Argentina's earnings per player are exceptionally high, reflecting the country's elite player quality with stars like Agustin Tapia and Federico Chingotto.
Which country has the highest earnings per player in padel?
Among countries with significant participation, Argentina leads in earnings per player. Despite having far fewer players than Spain, Argentina's top players consistently reach finals and win tournaments at the highest level.
How many countries have professional padel players earning prize money?
Currently 53 countries have players who have earned prize money on the Premier Padel tour. While the sport is dominated by Spain and Argentina, countries like Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and France are growing rapidly.
Is padel prize money growing for non-Spanish countries?
Yes, padel is becoming increasingly international. Countries like Italy, Portugal, France, and Sweden have seen growing prize money as more players from these nations break into the top tiers of professional padel. The expansion of the Premier Padel tour to new countries is also helping grow the sport globally.

Explore the Full Earnings Rankings

See every player's individual earnings, tournament results, and ranking progression on our live earnings rankings.

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