Nowadays, 1959 Campeonato Carioca is a topic that captures the attention of many people around the world. From its impact on society to its influence on popular culture, 1959 Campeonato Carioca has managed to generate great interest and debate in different sectors. Over the years, 1959 Campeonato Carioca has evolved and acquired new dimensions that make it relevant today. In this article, we will explore the different facets of 1959 Campeonato Carioca, from its origin and evolution to its impact on modern society. Through a detailed analysis, we seek to better understand this phenomenon and reflect on its importance in our daily lives.
| Season | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Fluminense |
| Taça Brasil | Fluminense |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 417 (3.16 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Quarentinha (Botafogo) – 27 goals |
| Biggest home win | Vasco da Gama 6-0 São Cristóvão (July 25, 1959) Botafogo 6-0 Bonsucesso (August 23, 1959) |
| Biggest away win | Portuguesa 0-6 Flamengo (August 30, 1959) |
| Highest scoring | Bangu 6-3 São Cristóvão (August 23, 1959) |
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The 1959 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 12, 1959 and ended on December 20, 1959. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 17th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluminense | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 9 | +36 | 38 | Champions |
| 2 | Botafogo | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 61 | 28 | +33 | 32 | |
| 3 | Bangu | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 20 | +19 | 32 | |
| 4 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 30 | +30 | 31 | |
| 5 | América | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 23 | +14 | 29 | |
| 6 | Flamengo | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 25 | +23 | 28 | |
| 7 | Madureira | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 25 | 40 | −15 | 18 | |
| 8 | Canto do Rio | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 37 | −17 | 13 | |
| 9 | Olaria | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 40 | −21 | 13 | |
| 10 | Bonsucesso | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 56 | −31 | 12 | |
| 11 | São Cristóvão | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 53 | −28 | 11 | |
| 12 | Portuguesa | 22 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 56 | −43 | 7 |