Sócrates Award

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. Sadio Mané was the first winner of the award in 2022, while Xana Foundation is the current winner, having received the prize in 2025.

Infobox

Date

17 October 2022; 3 years ago (2022-10-17)

Location

Paris

Country

France

Presented by

France Football

First award

2022

Current holder

Xana Foundation (1st award)

Website

peace-sport.org/socrates-award/

Ballon d'Or

Tables

· Winners

2022

Year

2022

Player / Coach

Sadio Mané

Club

Liverpool

Awarded for

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

Year

2023

Player / Coach

Vinícius Júnior

Club

Real Madrid

Awarded for

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

Year

2024

Player / Coach

Jennifer Hermoso

Club

UANL

Awarded for

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

Year

2025

Player / Coach

Xana Foundation (Luis Enrique)

Club

Paris Saint-Germain

Awarded for

For his commitment to supporting seriously ill children and their families by providing medical, financial and psychological support.

Year	Player / Coach	Club	Awarded for
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	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	Xana Foundation (Luis Enrique)	Paris Saint-Germain	For his commitment to supporting seriously ill children and their families by providing medical, financial and psychological support.

· Winners › Wins by nation

Spain

Country

Spain

Players / Coaches

Wins

Brazil

Country

Brazil

Players / Coaches

Wins

Senegal

Country

Senegal

Players / Coaches

Wins

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

· Winners › Wins by club

Liverpool

Club

Liverpool

Players / Coaches

Win

Paris Saint-Germain

Club

Paris Saint-Germain

Players / Coaches

Win

Real Madrid

Club

Real Madrid

Players / Coaches

Win

UANL

Club

UANL

Players / Coaches

Win

Club	Players / Coaches	Win
Liverpool	1	1
Paris Saint-Germain	1	1
Real Madrid	1	1
UANL	1	1

References

"Mane at Ballon d'Or event: Bayern Munich star claims Socrates Award for charity work"
https://www.goal.com/en/news/mane-bayern-munich-star-claims-socrates-award-for-charity-work/bltd537a41ee23bd906
"Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy and Vini Jr. scoops Socrates Award"
https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/10/30/bellingham-wins-kopa-trophy-and-vini-jr-scoops-socrates-award
Marca
https://www.marca.com/futbol/balon-oro/2025/09/22/fundacion-xana-ganadora-premio-socrates-2025.html
Peace and Sport
https://www.peace-sport.org/socrates-award/