Abstract: The invention relates to a contact partner, in particular designed as a socket contact, which can be connected to a pin contact to form a plug connection, wherein the socket contact is designed as a punched-out and rolled part and has a contact region as well as a connection zone, in particular a crimped region, wherein the contact region is formed by a main body with a peripheral housing and two spaced-apart rings are provided within the housing, which are connected to one another via at least one elongated contact spring, wherein one end of the main body is connected to the connection zone, via a transition region, at an angle within a range of between 85° and 95° (in relation to the longitudinal axis of the main body).