Franco Stupaczuk

Franco Stupaczuk is a professional padel player from Argentina, aged 30, standing 1.80 metres tall. Born on 25 March 1996 in Argentina, he plays on the backhand side and is currently ranked 8. He partners Jon Sanz Zalba.

Franco Stupaczuk grew up in Juan José Castelli, in Argentina's Chaco province, a heritage reflected in his nickname "El Chaqueño", alongside the simpler "Stupa," used across the circuit. His game is built on explosiveness and commitment, anchored by a signature topspin shot known as the "Rulo Stupa," and a habit of turning defensive scrambles into aggressive, match-winning volleys and smashes.

Stupaczuk met Martín Di Nenno in juvenile padel categories, and the pair's natural chemistry earned them the nickname "los Superpibes", a name that, by their own account, "nació entre risas," born out of laughter. Their partnership delivered a signature breakthrough at the Qatar Major in 2023, beating Fernando Belasteguín and Sanyo Gutiérrez 6-2, 7-6 for the title, along with a win at the Mendoza P1 that same year.

Beyond Di Nenno, Stupaczuk has partnered a wide range of the sport's top players over the years, including Cristian Gutiérrez, Sanyo Gutiérrez, Alejandro Ruiz, and Pablo Lima. His résumé also includes a World Padel Tour Masters Final title and a World Championship with the Argentine national team.