How many caps did Sócrates win for Brazil?

Sócrates won 60 caps for Brazil, scoring 22 goals.

Which clubs did Sócrates play for?

Botafogo Futebol Clube (1974–1978), S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1978–1984), ACF Fiorentina (1984–1985), Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1986–1987), Santos (1988–1989), Botafogo Futebol Clube (1989–1989), Garforth Town A.F.C. (2004–2004), Torredonjimeno CF.

Where does Sócrates rank among Brazil's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Sócrates #12 of Brazil's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Brazil · 1979–1986

Sócrates

CM box-to-box

Caps · Brazil

Goals · Brazil

Life

1954–2011

Clubs

Botafogo Futebol Clube, S.C. Corinthians Paulista, ACF Fiorentina

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Brazil

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Corinthians carried a banner onto the pitch in 1983 reading "Win or lose, but always with democracy", the work of their captain, who had the squad voting on its own decisions while Brazil was still run by generals. Career record: 60 caps and 22 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo Futebol Clube, S.C. Corinthians Paulista, ACF Fiorentina.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1974–1978	Botafogo Futebol Clube
1978–1984	S.C. Corinthians Paulista
1984–1985	ACF Fiorentina
1986–1987	Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
1988–1989	Santos
1989–1989	Botafogo Futebol Clube
2004–2004	Garforth Town A.F.C.
—	Torredonjimeno CF
Brazil	60 caps, 22 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Brazil checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Brazil checked 4 October 2026

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Around Sócrates in the almanac

One rank above: Nílton Santos at #11.

One rank below: Cafu at #13.

Brazil's editorial top five: Pelé · Garrincha · Ronaldinho · Ronaldo Nazário · Romário.

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