Checkout.com grows its ‘padel team’, signing a new sponsorship deal with Delfi Brea, one of the best female padel players in the world.
London - 29 January 2025 - Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, is thrilled to announce its newest sports sponsorship: Delfi Brea, one of the top talents in the world of padel. Brea joins Ale Galán, making these two athletes the official Checkout.com ‘Padel Team’.
Padel, a sport played in doubles and requiring high levels of precision, has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The sport now has 30 million players globally, and the number of padel courts worldwide is expected to more than double from 40,000 to 85,000 by 2026. With Brea’s addition, Checkout.com continues to push for the sport’s inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games while amplifying the visibility of female athletes in a rapidly growing sport.
Currently, the sport is not eligible to be played in the Olympic Games because it does not comply with the 4th criterion of the Olympic Charter stating that the sport be played in a minimum of 75 countries and four continents in the men's category and 40 countries and three continents in the women’s category. Checkout.com has pledged to do its part to change this and ensure the sport’s inclusion in the 2032 Games by encouraging take-up of the sport across its 50+ countries.
Brea has been celebrated for her skill, determination, and influence in inspiring a new generation of players. Today, she will play her first match wearing the Checkout.com logo at the Hexagon Cup, where she will compete as part of Team AD/vantage, partly owned by Andy Murray and Anthony Joshua. As part of the expanded partnership, Checkout.com’s sponsorship of Ale Galán will also now feature prominently as the front-of-shirt sponsor.
Success in padel, much like in business, hinges on building the right partnerships. It's not just about individual skills; it's about the combined strengths of two players working together. For Checkout.com, Delfi and Ale embody the precision, agility, and drive for excellence that define both the sport of padel and the company’s values. Ale has brought unmatched skill and leadership to the global stage, consistently setting new standards for the sport. Delfi, with her remarkable rise through the ranks of Premier Padel, is known for her strategic brilliance and ability to deliver under pressure. Her relentless commitment to the game perfectly reflects Checkout.com’s obsession to deliver the best performance and outcomes for its customers.
“Welcoming Delfi Brea to the Checkout.com family is an important milestone for us,” said Antoine Nougué, Chief Revenue Officer, Checkout.com. “Ale Galán is an excellent ambassador, and adding Delfi to the team allows us to double down on our commitment to this fast-growing sport. Supporting both men’s and women’s padel reflects our belief that equality is essential to the future of any global movement, and we’re proud to play our part in amplifying female athletes on the world stage.”
Delfi Brea, world class padel athlete, said "I’m incredibly excited to join the Checkout.com family. Padel is growing at an incredible pace, and it’s amazing to see companies like Checkout.com investing in the sport’s future. I’m looking forward to working with Ale and the team to bring padel to new audiences and help the sport reach its full potential."