It is the Portuguese word for Flemish, and it was given to the nearby beach (Praia do Flamengo, Beach of the Flemish) because it was the place where the Dutch sailor Olivier van Noort tried to invade the city in 1599.

Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, with over 40.2 million supporters as of 2024.

Flamengo is the most popular club in Brazil, with over 40.2 million supporters as of 2024.

Most valuable CR Flamengo footballers 2024\n\n As of early 2024, Gabriel Barbosa was the most valuable player in this Brazilian soccer team from Rio de Janeiro, with a market value of approximately 22 million euros. The centre-forward was followed by Pedro, who also plays in the same position.