The 1949 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 3, 1949 and ended on December 11, 1949. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Eleven teams participated. Vasco da Gama won the title for the 8th 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 +RankPlayerClubGoals1AdemirVasco da Gama302OrlandoFluminense263DimasAmerica184Santo CristoFluminense14ManecaVasco da Gama6IpojucanVasco da Gama12GringoFlamengo8ManecoAmerica11OctávioBotafogoMoacir BuenoBangu
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