Bukayo Saka won the 2026 Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The prize recognised his humanitarian work and charitable initiatives off the pitch.
What the award recognised
The accolade honours Saka's work supporting children in need.
Partnership with BigShoe
Saka teamed up with the German charitable foundation BigShoe to fund surgical operations for children in Nigeria, his parents' homeland.
His support helped provide 120 operations for youngsters suffering from various health problems and illnesses, including hernias and brain tumours.
Award background
France Football magazine and the Peace and Sport organisation present the Socrates Award as part of the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
The award was launched in 2022 and bears the name of the late Brazilian football legend Socrates.
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