The Sócrates Award is an association football award presented to the best humanitarian work by a footballer worldwide during a joint ceremony with the Ballon d'Or. The award is presented by France Football in collaboration with Peace and Sport and is named after late Brazilian footballer Sócrates, who co-founded the Corinthians Democracy movement, in opposition to the ruling military dictatorship in Brazil during the 1980s.[1][2] Sadio Mané was the first winner of the award in 2022,[1] while Jennifer Hermoso is the current winner, having received the prize in 2024.[3]
| Sócrates Award | |
|---|---|
| Prix Socrate | |
.jpg) Jenni Hermoso is the current award holder | |
| Date | 17 October 2022 |
| Location | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Presented by | France Football |
| First awarded | 2022 |
| Current holder |  Jenni Hermoso
(1st award) |
| Website | peace-sport |
| Related | Ballon d'Or |
Winners
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| Year | Player | Club | Awarded for[4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Sadio Mané |
 Liverpool |
His extensive charitable contributions in Senegal, including funding a hospital and school in Bambali, his hometown, and supporting numerous social projects to improve healthcare and education. |
| 2023 |  Vinícius Júnior |
Real Madrid |
His efforts against racism and promoting educational initiatives in Brazil, notably through his Instituto Vini Jr., which aims to reduce the digital divide in public schools and provide innovative pedagogical solutions. |
| 2024 | Jennifer Hermoso |
 Tigres UANL |
Her work against sexual abuse, specifically her work bringing awareness to others after then-Spanish Federation President Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips without her consent. |
- Notes
Wins by nation
edit| Country | Players | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil
|
1 | 1 |
| Senegal
|
1 | 1 |
| Spain
|
1 | 1 |
Wins by club
edit| Club | Players | Win |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool
|
1 | 1 |
| Real Madrid
|
1 | 1 |
| Tigres UANL
|
1 | 1 |
References
edit- ^ a b Oludare, Shina (17 October 2022). "Mane at Ballon d'Or event: Bayern Munich star claims Socrates Award for charity work". Goal. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy and Vini Jr. scoops Socrates Award". Real Madrid CF. 30 October 2023. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Summerscales, Robert (30 October 2023). "Vinicius Junior Wins Socrates Award Before Delivering Anti-Racism Speech At Ballon d'Or Ceremony". Sports Illustrated. ISSN 0038-822X. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Sócrates Award". Peace and Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2024.