Sócrates

Biography

Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, known as "The Doctor," was a Brazilian footballer and doctor born on February 19, 1954, in Belém, Brazil. He played for top clubs like Corinthians and Fiorentina, earning 60 caps for Brazil and participating in two World Cups, including the 1982 and 1986 tournaments. A strong advocate for democracy, Sócrates became an iconic figure, inspiring a generation with his style, quality play, and intellectual activism.