1953 Campeonato Carioca

The 1953 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 11, 1953 and ended on January 20, 1954. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 11th time. no teams were relegated.

Campeonato Carioca
Season1953
ChampionsFlamengo
Matches played147
Goals scored504 (3.43 per match)
Top goalscorerBenítez (Flamengo) – 22 goals
Biggest home winBangu 8-1 Portuguesa (November 1, 1953)
América 7-0 Madureira (November 29, 1953)
Biggest away winBangu 2-7 Fluminense (September 27, 1953)
Portuguesa 0-5 Flamengo (November 11, 1953)
Madureira 0-5 Flamengo (November 22, 1953)
Highest scoringBotafogo 6-3 Bonsucesso (July 19, 1953)
Bangu 2-7 Fluminense (September 27, 1953)
Bangu 8-1 Portuguesa (November 1, 1953)
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