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PLAYER PROFILE
Sócrates
Sócrates was the cerebral captain of Brazil’s celebrated 1982 World Cup team and one of football’s most distinctive midfielders.
Biography
The full story
A tall playmaker with exceptional technique and vision, Sócrates became closely associated with Corinthians and Brazil. His performances at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups made him an enduring symbol of an expressive Brazilian generation.
Research
Sources
- FIFASócrates — official/history sourcehttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/articles/italy-brazil-barcelona-spain-1982