1956 Campeonato Carioca
| Season | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Vasco da Gama |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 455 (3.45 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Valdo (Fluminense) – 22 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 12-2 São Cristóvão (October 27, 1956) |
| Biggest away win | Olaria 0-6 Bangu (October 28, 1956) Portuguesa 0-6 Flamengo (November 11, 1956) |
| Highest scoring | Flamengo 12-2 São Cristóvão (October 27, 1956) |
← 1955 1957 → | |
The 1956 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 21, 1956 and ended on December 23, 1956. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 11th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
System[edit]
The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
Championship[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 58 | 17 | +41 | 36 | Champions |
| 2 | Fluminense | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 53 | 16 | +37 | 33 | |
| 3 | Botafogo | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 18 | +27 | 31 | |
| 4 | Flamengo | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 25 | +35 | 31 | |
| 5 | América | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 17 | +21 | 30 | |
| 6 | Bangu | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 54 | 33 | +21 | 26 | |
| 7 | Olaria | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 44 | −13 | 18 | |
| 8 | Bonsucesso | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 53 | −25 | 14 | |
| 9 | Madureira | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 57 | −32 | 13 | |
| 10 | Canto do Rio | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 56 | −31 | 13 | |
| 11 | São Cristóvão | 22 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 64 | −42 | 10 | |
| 12 | Portuguesa | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 55 | −39 | 9 |
Updated to match(es) played on December 23, 1956. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Top Scores[edit]
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldo | Fluminense | 22 |
| 2 | Índio | Flamengo | 17 |
| 3 | Didi | Botafogo | 16 |
| 4 | Hílton | Bangu | 15 |
| Quarentinha | Bonsucesso | ||
| 6 | Walter | Vasco da Gama | 14 |
| 7 | Vavá | Vasco da Gama | 13 |
| 8 | Paulo Valentim | Botafogo | 12 |
| Evaristo | Flamengo |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1956". Retrieved June 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1956". Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2019.