America Football Club, usually abbreviated to America-RJ or simply America, is a Brazilian football team based in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the northern neighborhood of Tijuca. The team compete in Campeonato Carioca, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state football league.
Bangu Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bangu, is a Brazilian professional association football club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the western neighbourhood of Bangu. The team plays in Série D, the fourth tier of the Brazilian football league system, as well as in the Campeonato Carioca, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state football league.
São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas, more commonly referred to as São Cristóvão, is a Brazilian football club based in the neighbourhood of São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, in the eponymous state, founded on 12 October 1898. It plays its home matches at the Ronaldo Nazário de Lima Stadium, which is named after Ronaldo. São Cristóvão won the state championship in 1926 and 1937. It currently plays in the Campeonato Carioca Série C, the fourth tier of the Rio de Janeiro state league.
The Taça Guanabara is an annual football tournament attached to the Campeonato Carioca, the state football league in the Rio de Janeiro state. It has been organized since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. It has had different formats throughout its history.
Carlos Alberto Gomes de Jesus, commonly known as just Carlos Alberto, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, but who could also play as a second striker. He was known for his technique, dribbling ability, balance on the ball and two-footedness.
Abel Carlos da Silva Braga, known as Abel Braga, is a Brazilian former football coach and player.
Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, known as Roberto Dinamite, was a Brazilian footballer and politician. He was born in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro state. With a career as centre forward spanning over twenty years, Roberto is Vasco da Gama's player with the most appearances and all-time top goalscorer, as well as the overall leading scorer in the Brazilian Série A and the Rio de Janeiro State Championship. At the national level, Roberto Dinamite played in the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups and the 1972 Olympic Games. He was president of Vasco da Gama from 2008 to 2014.
Joel Natalino Santana is a Brazilian football coach and former player. He was recently in charge of Vasco da Gama in 2014.
José Carlos Santos da Silva, known as Zé Carlos, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a forward.
Rafael Savério Gatti, or Gatti, is a former Brazilian football goalkeeper.
Jorge Silva Vieira, usually known as Jorge Vieira, was a Brazilian football player and head coach.
Paulo Victor Mileo Vidotti, known as Paulo Victor Vidotti or simply Paulo Victor, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Wilson Roberto Gottardo, commonly known as just Wilson Gottardo, is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a defender and the current coach of the Villa Nova-MG. He played in several Brazilian Série A clubs.
Jean da Silva Duarte, commonly known as Jean Carioca is a retired Brazilian football defender.
Carlos Alberto Zanata Amato, better known as Zanata, is a Brazilian former football defensive midfielder, who played for several Série A clubs.
Wesley Henrique Lima Silva e Silva, commonly known as Pipico, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Botafogo-PB.
Rodrigo Oliveira Lindoso is a Brazilian professional footballer for Operário Ferroviário.
Diego Nicolás de la Cruz Arcosa is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as an midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Flamengo and the Uruguay national team.
The Campeonato Carioca Série B2 is the football fourth level of the First Division annual competition among clubs in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Edson Santana de Souza, known as Edson Souza, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current head coach of Carlos Renaux.
