| Season | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Flamengo |
| Campeonato Nacional | Vasco da Gama Flamengo Fluminense América Botafogo |
| Matches played | 125 |
| Goals scored | 253 (2.02 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Doval (Flamengo) - 16 goals |
| Biggest home win | Fluminense 4-0 América (March 12, 1972) Campo Grande 5-1 Bangu (March 15, 1972) Fluminense 4-0 Campo Grande (April 15, 1972) América 4-0 Campo Grande (April 24, 1972) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 1-6 Flamengo (March 4, 1972) Madureira 1-6 América (April 15, 1972) São Cristóvão 0-5 Botafogo (May 6, 1972) |
| Highest scoring | São Cristóvão 1-6 Flamengo (March 4, 1972) Madureira 1-6 América (April 15, 1972) Fluminense 2-5 Flamengo (April 23, 1972) |
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The 1972 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on February 23, 1972 and ended on September 7, 1972. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Flamengo won the title for the 16th time. No teams were relegated.[1][2]