Have a look at the business and net worth of Florentino Perez
Real Madrid fans are celebrating the club’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, June 1.
After witnessing the historic moment enthusiasts of the club have flooded the social media platforms with congratulatory messages.
Meanwhile, many want to know more about the club president Florentino Perez, who helped the team achieve unprecedented success.
Who is Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, bio, age, height, wife, children, education, business and net worth
⚪️🏆 “What do you think about this Champions League?”.
Florentino Pérez: “I think that we are already focused on the next one. We want the 16th”. pic.twitter.com/ik4vi4LTMg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2024
For the unversed, Florentino Pérez is a pivotal figure in Real Madrid’s history. As the club president, his infrequent appearances on media platforms have cultivated an aura of mystery around his leadership of one of the world’s most prestigious football clubs.
Here’s a closer look at the man behind Real Madrid’s modern success.
About Florentino Pérez
The 77-year-old is the CEO of Grupo ACS, Spain’s largest construction company, a role he has held since the firm’s inception in 1997. He owns nearly 13% of the publicly traded company.
Pérez who was born in Hortaleza, Madrid, Spain, completed his Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The civil engineer is a widower of María Ángeles Sandoval and has three children.
Before entering the private sector in 1983, Pérez worked for the Madrid city council and Spain’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Florentino is the CEO of Spain’s largest construction company: Grupo ACS and has been the CEO of the firm since its inception in 1997 and owns a nearly 13% stake in the publicly-traded construction company.
Pérez’s Journey as Real Madrid President
In 2000, Pérez became the president of Real Madrid, succeeding Lorenzo Sanz. His campaign was extraordinary, promising the signing of Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner, Luis Figo, for a world-record fee.
Pérez won the election and initiated the galáctico era, signing high-profile players each summer to position Real Madrid as the most glamorous club in the world.
Despite bringing in stars like Luis Figo, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazário, the team’s success on the pitch was limited. The focus on attacking talent led to an unbalanced and ultimately flawed squad, resulting in a trophy drought from the 2003–04 season onward.
Did Florentino Pérez Resign in 2006?
Pérez resigned in 2006, and Ramón Calderón took over as president. In 2009, Pérez returned as president after Calderón’s departure.
Learning from past mistakes, he signed big names such as Kaká, Xabi Alonso, Álvaro Arbeloa, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This time, the approach was more measured and strategic, ushering in a new era of success for Real Madrid.
Under Pérez, the Champions League has been a primary focus, highlighted by the historic décima, Real Madrid’s tenth European Cup, secured with Sergio Ramos’ late equalizer against Atlético Madrid in Lisbon.
Florentino Pérez’s Net Worth
Born: 8 March 1947 (age 77 years), Madrid, Spain
Net worth: 280 crores USD (2024) Forbes
Spouse: María Ángeles Sandoval (m. 1970–2012)
Children: María Ángeles Pérez Sandoval, Eduardo Pérez Sandoval, Florentino Pérez Sandoval
Height: 1.65 m
Organization founded: ACS Group
Between 2013 and 2022, Real Madrid enjoyed unprecedented success, winning five Champions League titles, demonstrating the lessons learned under Pérez’s leadership.
As per reports, Florentino Pérez’s net worth at $2.8 billion, an 8% increase from last year. Real Madrid, according to media reports, is valued at over $6 billion.