| Season | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Flamengo |
| Taça Brasil | Vasco da Gama |
| Matches played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 149 (2.66 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Amoroso (Fluminense) - 10 goals |
| Biggest home win | Fluminense 5-0 Portuguesa (December 7, 1965) |
| Biggest away win | Bonsucesso 0-4 Bangu (September 19, 1965) Portuguesa 1-5 Bangu (November 28, 1965) |
| Highest scoring | Fluminense 5-3 América (October 10, 1965) |
← 1964 1966 → | |
The 1965 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on September 11, 1965 and ended on December 19, 1965. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Eight teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 15th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]