Florentino Pérez has successfully retained his position as President of Real Madrid, securing a fresh mandate to lead the Spanish giants until 2030.
In a highly anticipated electoral process the first to be contested in two decades Pérez earned a decisive victory to maintain his influence over the club’s future.
According to the official results released by the club’s Electoral Board, Pérez garnered 21,741 votes, effectively capturing 65 percent of the total ballots cast. His opponent, challenger Enrique Riquelme, finished with 11,814 votes, representing 35 percent of the electorate.
Following the announcement, Pérez addressed the membership, pledging to continue his commitment to the club’s growth and ambition to secure further European success.
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Pérez’s re-election marks another chapter in a long history of stewardship at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid has been shaped by the vision of several prominent figures throughout the decades. Key individuals who have previously held the presidency include:
President | Era / Historical Significance
Santiago Bernabéu: A transformative figure who turned the club into a global icon; the stadium is named in his honor.
Luis de Carlos: Provided essential stability during the transitional era of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Ramón Mendoza:Oversaw the prestigious “Quinta del Buitre” era throughout the late 1980s.
Lorenzo Sanz: Orchestrated the club’s return to European glory, winning two Champions League titles (1998, 2000).
Ramón Calderón: Led the club through a period of significant roster investment in the late 2000s.
