The Spanish businessman has the keys to one of the biggest clubs in the world after accruing his fortune in the construction industry
That the name of Florentino Perez can even be uttered in the same breath as the likes of Alfredo di Stefano, Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo as among the most significant figures in Real Madrid's history, says plenty about the seismic impact made by the Spanish businessman.
A divisive figure he might be due to his tendency of hiring firing managers at the drop of a hat and his varied record in the transfer market but there is little doubt he is part of the tapestry at Los Blancos.