- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira
- Nicknames
- Doutor Sócrates
- Magrão
- Calcanhar de Ouro
- Height6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
- Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio DE Souza Vieira DE Oliveira, simply known as Sócrates, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. His medical degree and his political awareness, combined with style and quality of his play, earned him the nickname "Doctor Socrates".
Easily recognizable for his beard and headband, Sócrates became the "symbol of cool for a whole generation of football supporters". He is considered to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. In 1983, he was named South American Footballer of the Year. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.
Socrates played for Brazil for seven years, scoring 22 goals and representing the nation in two World Cups. He captained the team in the 1982 FIFA World Cup; playing in midfield alongside Zico, Falcão, Toninho Cerezo and Éder, considered one of the greatest Brazilian national teams ever. He also appeared in the 1979 and 1983 Copa América. At club level, Sócrates played for Botafogo-SP before joining Corinthians in 1978. He moved to Italy to play for Fiorentina, returning to Brazil in 1985 to end his career.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- ChildrenGustavoSócrates Jr.RodrigoMarceloEduardoFidel Castro
- ParentsGuiomar Vieira de OliveiraRaimundo Vieira de Oliveira
- RelativesRaí (I)(Sibling)
- Captain of Brazil's 1982 World Cup team, and member of its 1986 World Cup team.
- Besides S.C. Corinthians (1978-84), he played for Botafogo RP (1974-78), A.C.F. Fiorentina (1984-85), C. de R. do Flamengo (1985-87) and Santos F.C. (1988-89).
- Named 'South American Footballer of the Year' in 1983.
- Graduated from University of São Paulo with degree in Medical.
- Honours with Brazil: Copa América (1979 third-place, 1983 runner-up).
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