- Source: 1951 Campeonato Carioca
- Fluminense FC
- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
- CR Vasco da Gama
- 1951 Campeonato Carioca
- Campeonato Carioca
- Bangu Atlético Clube
- 1943 Campeonato Carioca
- Ney Blanco
- America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro)
- Marco Antônio (footballer, born 1951)
- Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
- Campeonato Carioca Estadual de Basquete
- Fluminense FC
The 1951 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on August 4, 1951 and ended on January 20, 1952. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Eleven teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 16th 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.