The Russian has been at the helm of one of the Premier League's biggest clubs for over 15 years, investing his considerable wealth
The likes of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte can rightly claim credit for Chelsea's success over the course of the past decade and a half, but the truth is that one man is behind it all: Roman Abramovich.
An enigmatic character, Abramovich's billions have been the chief reason for the Blues' rise from outsiders to perennial challengers, as the London outfit transformed into one of the biggest clubs in England.
In the early days of his investment into the club, the Russian was a regular spectator at Stamford Bridge and, despite becoming less visible at games in recent years, he remains tightly involved in the background, acting as a guiding force.