1953 Campeonato Carioca
| Season | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Flamengo |
| Matches played | 147 |
| Goals scored | 504 (3.43 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Benítez (Flamengo) – 22 goals |
| Biggest home win | Bangu 8-1 Portuguesa (November 1, 1953) América 7-0 Madureira (November 29, 1953) |
| Biggest away win | Bangu 2-7 Fluminense (September 27, 1953) Portuguesa 0-5 Flamengo (November 11, 1953) Madureira 0-5 Flamengo (November 22, 1953) |
| Highest scoring | Botafogo 6-3 Bonsucesso (July 19, 1953) Bangu 2-7 Fluminense (September 27, 1953) Bangu 8-1 Portuguesa (November 1, 1953) |
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The 1953 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on July 11, 1953 and ended on January 20, 1954. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 11th time. no teams were relegated.