Known For: Acting
Born: February 19, 1954
Place of Birth: Belém, Pará, Brazil
Died: December 4, 2011

Sócrates

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 reputation for laziness, his talent was undeniable, and he began his career at Botafogo, where he became the league's top scorer. He was then ready to join a major club in São Paulo, before establishin…