Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, more commonly referred to as simply Flamengo, is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Gávea, best known for their professional football team that plays in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, as well as Campeonato Carioca. They are one of three clubs to have never been relegated from the top division, alongside Santos and São Paulo.
Fluminense Football Club, known as Fluminense, is a Brazilian sports club best known for its professional football team that competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the first tier of Brazilian football, and the Campeonato Carioca, the state league of Rio de Janeiro. The club is based in the neighbourhood of Laranjeiras since its foundation, in 1902. Fluminense is the oldest football club in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Volta Redonda Futebol Clube, commonly referred to as Volta Redonda, is a Brazilian professional club based in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro founded on 9 February 1976. It competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, the third tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Carioca, the top flight of the Rio de Janeiro state football league.
The Brazilian states football championships are the professional adult male football competitions in Brazil that take place between January and April for the Northeast, Central-West, Southeast and South regions. In some states from the North Region, however, it takes place in May or June. One such league, the Campeonato Paulista, which started in 1902, is the oldest football competition in Brazil. All professional football clubs in Brazil play in a state championship, but not all qualify for the national league.
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.
Gilberto Alves, nicknamed Gil, is a former footballer from Brazil. He played as a forward, in particular with Fluminense Football Club and the Brazil national team.
Edino Nazareth Filho, known as Edinho, is a Brazilian former football player and manager. He played as a central defender with Fluminense, Grêmio, Toronto Blizzard and with the Brazil national team. He is currently a sports commentator.
Alfredo Moreira Júnior, usually known as Zezé Moreira, was a Brazilian football player and manager who coached Brazil at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He has the most coaching appearances in Fluminense's history, with 467 managed matches for the Tricolor. His brothers also had a singular taste for football: Aymoré Moreira, winner of the 1962 FIFA World Cup and Ayrton Moreira, both of them successful coaches in the Brazilian football. In 1976, as Cruzeiro's manager, he won the Copa Libertadores.
Luiz Felipe Ventura dos Santos, known as Felipe, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Botafogo-PB.
Thiago Neves Augusto, known as Thiago Neves, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Thiago Galhardo Nascimento Rocha, known as Thiago Galhardo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Fortaleza.
Gerson Santos da Silva, simply known as Gerson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Brazil national team.
Gustavo Henrique Furtado Scarpa is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Super League Greece club Olympiacos, on loan from Nottingham Forest.
Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, better known as Pedro, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Brazil national team.
Francisco Fraga da Silva, known as Chico Fraga, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a left back and left winger. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in football at the 1975 Pan American Games.
Mário Travaglini was a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a central defender.
Carlos Eduardo Ribeiro, better known as Carlinhos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.
Paulo Roberto Ferreira Primo, better known as Paulinho or Paulinho Carioca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.
