Monchi's magic leads Sevilla into Europe's elite

Transfer guru the brain behind Spaniards' rise from the doldrums to the big time

There are few soccer clubs where the star is the sporting director, but Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo, better know as Monchi, has been the architect of Sevilla's most successful era by far.

Since being appointed to the role in 2000, the former goalkeeper has guided the club from Spain's second division to five Europa League titles.