Florentino Pérez Presidency Start
The architect of Real Madrid's modern Galáctico era and record title haul.
Florentino Pérez Rodríguez (born 8 March 1947) is a Spanish businessman and politician, president of Real Madrid and chairman and CEO of ACS Group.
Quick Facts
- Major achievements
- Multiple La Liga Titles, UEFA Champions League Victories (6 titles: 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022)
Lore & Background
Pérez has been president of Real Madrid from 2000 to 2006 and from 2009 onwards. Over the course of eleven seasons from 2013 to 2024, the club won six Champions League titles. Real Madrid has won a record 7 Champions League titles during his presidency. Pérez is the most successful president in the history of Real Madrid, winning 37 titles during his presidency.
Reader's Guide
Pérez implemented the Galácticos policy during his first term, signing Luís Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and David Beckham. In his second term, he brought Kaká, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale. The club won six Champions League titles from 2013 to 2024.
Did You Know?
- Pérez won his first presidential election in 2000 with more than 55% of the votes.
- He resigned in 2006 after the club failed to win a trophy from the 2003–04 season to the 2005–06 season.
- Real Madrid won three consecutive Champions League titles from 2015–16 to 2017–18 under Pérez's presidency.
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