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Fluminense FC

Fluminense Football Club is a Brazilian sports club best known for its professional men’s football team, based in the Laranjeiras neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fluminense Football Club is a Brazilian sports club best known for its professional men’s football team, based in the Laranjeiras neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 1902, it is one of the city’s oldest football clubs and competes in Brazil’s Série A and the Rio de Janeiro state league. The club is commonly called Fluminense or Tricolor.

History

Fluminense was founded on 21 July 1902 and is widely described as one of the oldest football clubs in Rio de Janeiro. It began as a football-focused club and later expanded into a broader multisport organization.

Competitive record

The club plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Campeonato Carioca. Its listed major honours include four Brazilian championships, the 2007 Copa do Brasil, the 2023 Copa Libertadores, and the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana.

Identity and nickname

Fluminense is commonly shortened to Fluminense or Flu and is also known as Tricolor. The club’s name refers to a person from the state of Rio de Janeiro, linking the team closely to the city and state identity.

Home ground

Sources identify Maracanã as the club’s home stadium. Some sources also note the club’s historical roots in Laranjeiras, where it was founded and remains based.

Key facts

  • Fluminense was founded in 1902 in Rio de Janeiro.
  • The club is based in the Laranjeiras neighbourhood.
  • It competes in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Campeonato Carioca.
  • Major honours include the 2023 Copa Libertadores and four Brazilian league titles.
  • The name 'Fluminense' refers to people from the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fluminense FC?
A Brazilian sports club best known for its professional football team, based in Rio de Janeiro.
When was Fluminense founded?
It was founded on 21 July 1902.
Where is Fluminense based?
In the Laranjeiras neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Which league does Fluminense play in?
It competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Campeonato Carioca.
What are Fluminense’s main recent honours?
Reported major honours include the 2023 Copa Libertadores and the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana.
What does the name Fluminense mean?
It is a demonym for someone from the state of Rio de Janeiro.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluminense_FC
    Supports: Founding date, location, competition level, and meaning of the name.
  2. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluminense_Football_Club
    Supports: Founding date, base in Laranjeiras, and league participation.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Fluminense_FC
    Supports: Notable honours including the 2023 Copa Libertadores, 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, and domestic titles.
  4. FIFA — https://www.fifa.com
    Supports: General club and competition context when needed, though no specific extracted result was provided here.