Introduction About Sócrates Vieira de Oliveira Hailed as a maestro in the realm of football, Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira e Oliveira, known simply as Sócrates, was a virtuoso of the midfield. Born on February 19, 1954, he possessed an intellect that paralleled his athletic prowess, being both a qualified doctor and a footballer of extraordinary...