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. System The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.
Championship
Top Scores +RankPlayerClubGoals1WaldoFluminense222ÍndioFlamengo173DidiBotafogo164HíltonBangu15QuarentinhaBonsucesso6WalterVasco da Gama147VaváVasco da Gama138Paulo ValentimBotafogo12EvaristoFlamengo
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