| Sócrates Award | |
| Subheader: | Prix Socrate |
| Location: | Paris |
| Country: | France |
| Presenter: | France Football |
| Hosts: | --> |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Holder Label: | Current holder |
| Holder: |  Jenni Hermoso(1st award) |
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| Ratings: | --> |
| Related: | Ballon 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, while Jennifer Hermoso is the current winner, having received the prize in 2024.[3]
| 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. |
| scope=col | Country | scope=col | Players | scope=col | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | |||
| Senegal | 1 | 1 | |||
| Spain | 1 | 1 |
| scope=col | Club | scope=col | Players | scope=col | Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1 | 1 | |||
| Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | |||
| Tigres UANL | 1 | 1 |