Sócrates

Biography

Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, better known as "Sócrates" and nicknamed "The Doctor," was born on February 19, 1954, in Belém, Brazil, and died on December 4, 2011, in São Paulo. An elegant, tall, and highly technical midfielder, he left his mark on Brazilian football history as much for his skill as for his intelligence and charisma.

In his childhood, he grew up in a family that provided him with a good education, which also explains his atypical path from footballer to doctor. In addition to his footballing prowess, the towering Sócrates (1.93m) successfully pursued his medical studies in São Paulo, later practicing as a sports medicine specialist.

Despite his r...