Sócrates Award

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Sócrates Award
Prix Socrate
Xana Foundation is the current award holder
Date17 October 2022; 2 years ago (2022-10-17)
LocationParis
CountryFrance
Presented byFrance Football
First award2022
Current holderSpain Xana Foundation
(1st award)
Websitepeace-sport.org/socrates-award/
RelatedBallon d'Or

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 Xana Foundation is the current winner, having received the prize in 2025.[3]

Winners

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Sadio Mané, the inaugural winner.
Year Player / Coach Club Awarded for[4]
2022 Senegal Sadio Mané England 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 Brazil Vinícius Júnior Spain 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 Spain Jennifer Hermoso Mexico 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.
2025 Spain Xana Foundation –
Notes

Wins by nation

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Country Players / Coaches Wins
Spain Spain 2 2
Brazil Brazil 1 1
Senegal Senegal 1 1

Wins by club

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Club Players / Coaches Win
England Liverpool 1 1
Spain Real Madrid 1 1
Mexico UANL 1 1

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Ferrer, Kike (22 September 2025). "La Fundación Xana, ganadora del Premio Sócrates 2025". Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Sócrates Award". Peace and Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2024.