Arturo Coello

Arturo Coello is a Spanish professional padel player and the youngest champion in World Padel Tour history. Together with Agustin Tapia, he forms the dominant pair in world padel, holding the number-one spot in the FIP rankings.

Biographical Summary

Early Career

Arturo Coello was born on 8 March 2002 in Mojados — a small town in the province of Valladolid. Padel became part of his life from an early age: his father was an avid player, and Arturo first picked up a racket at the age of 7.

Coello’s talent was evident from the start. In junior tournaments, he quickly caught the attention of scouts thanks to a combination of power, height, and tactical maturity unusual for his age.

In 2019, at just 17 years old, Coello made his professional debut on the World Padel Tour, becoming one of the youngest participants in the history of the circuit. Despite his youth, he showed the composure and quality needed to compete with experienced professionals.

Partnership with Belastegui

The turning point in Coello’s career came in 2021, when padel legend Fernando Belastegui — a 16-time world champion — chose the young Spaniard as his partner. The decision surprised many: the most experienced player in the sport’s history had teamed up with a 19-year-old newcomer.

The partnership proved highly productive. In the 2022 season, the Coello/Belastegui pair won 4 WPT titles, including the Miami event. That victory made Coello the youngest champion in World Padel Tour history — he was just 19 at the time.

Working with Belastegui gave Coello invaluable experience:

• Tactical education — Bela passed on a deep understanding of strategy and positional play
• Mental toughness — the ability to handle pressure at the biggest tournaments
• Professionalism — an approach to training, recovery, and match preparation at the highest level

At the end of 2022, the pair announced their split, and Coello embarked on a new chapter.

Coello and Tapia

Since December 2022, Arturo Coello has been partnered with Argentine Agustin Tapia. This partnership has become one of the most successful in the modern history of padel.

The 2024 Season

The 2024 season was historic for the Coello/Tapia pair:

• 14 titles on the Premier Padel Circuit
• A 45-match winning streak — one of the records of the professional tour
• Victories in Doha, Madrid, Paris, Dubai, Acapulco, and other cities
• World number one in the FIP rankings at the end of the season

The 2025 Season

In 2025, the pair continued their dominance:

• Victories at the Qatar Major in Doha, the Buenos Aires P1, the Bordeaux P2, and other events
• Coello’s win rate stood at 87.2% (39 wins from 45 matches by May 2025)
• Confirmation of their world number-one status at the end of the season

[OUTDATED] Statistics for 2025–2026 are updated as the season progresses.

Playing Style

Coello is one of the most physically gifted players in world padel. At 190 cm tall and left-handed, he possesses a unique set of advantages on the right side of the court.

Strengths

• Powerful smash — his height and athleticism allow Coello to finish rallies with devastating overhead shots. His “por tres” smash (exiting through the back wall) is among the most dangerous on tour
• Vibora — aggressive and precise, with pronounced side spin
• Centre control — as a left-hander on the right side, Coello covers the centre of the court with his forehand, putting constant pressure on opponents
• Aerial game — dominance in the upper zone thanks to his height and jumping ability

Court Position

Coello plays on the right side (drive) — a position traditionally associated with stability and control. However, Coello brings uncharacteristic aggression to this role:

• Being left-handed gives him an advantage on shots from the centre of the court
• His tall frame ensures dominance in aerial duels
• The combination of power and accuracy makes him one of the best right-side players in history

Key Attributes

• Aggression — Coello prefers to finish rallies quickly and decisively
• Physical power — one of the most athletic players on tour
• Composure — in contrast to the emotional Tapia, Coello displays calm focus in decisive moments
• Tactical intelligence — the legacy of his time with Belastegui shows in mature positional decisions

Key Achievements

[OUTDATED] This achievements table is incomplete. For current results, visit padelfip.com.

Statistics

[OUTDATED] Rankings and statistics are updated weekly.