In numbers: Flamengo's statistics on Carioca champions
Who made the most tackles, goals, and assists? Check out the key fundamentals of the campaign.
By Mariana Sa - inFlamengo's campaign to win the 2019 Campeonato Carioca was long, but it ended happily. This Sunday (21), the Rubro-Negro lifted another trophy, the 35th in its history, by beating Vasco 2-0 in a Maracanã almost entirely red and black. Below, check out the main numbers and statistics, taken from the Footstats website, that led the Most Beloved in the World to glory.
Combining the Rio Cup, Guanabara Cup, semifinals, and finals, Flamengo played 17 matches, winning eleven, drawing five, and losing only one. They scored 33 goals and conceded 13. In the Rio de Janeiro Football Federation's national team, Rodrigo Caio, Renê, Cuéllar, Everton Ribeiro, Bruno Henrique, and Gabigol are the best in their positions.
Assists
Bruno Henrique provided the most assists in the entire championship, with four in eleven games. He has 11 assists for shots. Next in line are Everton Ribeiro, Diego, and Renê, all with three. Next, Pará, Trauco, Gabriel Barbosa, and De Arrascaeta each have two. Finally, Vitinho, Willian Arão, Berrío, and Bill each have one.
Disarms
Renê is the league's clear leader in tackles, with 35 successful tackles in 13 games. In the competition rankings, Cuéllar comes in second with 29 (having missed only one), followed by Willian Arão with 26.
Goals
Bruno Henrique was the top scorer in the Carioca Championship with eight goals in eleven matches. Next in line is Gabriel Barbosa with seven. The red-and-black duo not only scored the most goals for Flamengo, but also in the competition.
Right passes
Cuéllar is Flamengo's player with the most successful passes in the State Championship, with 607 and only 18 errors. Next is Renê with 576, followed by Pará with 550.
Audience at the Carioca Championship
Considering all competitions, Flamengo has the highest average attendance of the year, with 44.730 fans. The following figures are from WSC Consultoria.
In the opening match against Bangu, 43.761 people bought tickets to see Flamengo at Maracanã. This was the largest paying crowd at the start of a season since 2009.
Analyzing the entire presence - always fundamental - of the Nation during the State Championship, the largest paying audiences were:
Flamengo 0x1 Fluminense - 50.251
Flamengo 2x0 Vasco - 47.995
Flamengo 4x0 Cabofriense - 46.784
Flamengo 3x2 Fluminense - 44.783
Flamengo 2x1 Bangu - 43.761
Flamengo 1x1 Fluminense - 43.035