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Fluminense team guide: History, trophies won and notable former players of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup club
Fluminense are back at the FIFA Club World Cup after making their maiden bow in 2023, when they finished runners-up to champions Manchester City.
The Brazilian side will look to make another run to the final in the expanded competition.
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Fluminense team guide
Location
One of several clubs based in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Fluminense represent the neighbourhood of Laranjeiras.
Fluminense call the legendary Maracanã Stadium home, along with three other Rio clubs.
Origin
Dating back to 1902, Fluminense were the first football club established in Rio.
It took little time for Fluminense to become one of the premier sides in Rio, as they won their first state championship in 1906.
Less than a decade after their founding, a spat between Fluminense officials and players led to the formation of arch-rival side Flamengo.
Nicknames
- Tricolor
- Flu
- Fluzão (Big Flu)
Trophies won
- Copa Libertadores (1)
- Recopa Sudamericana (1)
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (4)
- Copa do Brasil (1)
Notable former players
- Ademir de Menezes (1946-1947)
- Branco (1983-1986, 1995 and 1997)
- Carlos Alberto (1963-1966 and 1974-1976)
- Deco (2010-2013)
- Didi (1949-1956)
- Faustino Asprilla (2000-2001)
- Fred (2020-2022)
- Gérson (1972-1974)
- Marcelo (2005-2007 and 2023-2024)
- Ronaldinho (2015)
- Romário (2002-2004)
Top scorer (Serie A 2024) - Jhon Arias (7 goals)
The Colombian led the way for a goal-starved Fluminense side with seven goals in the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro.
Manager - Renato Gaucho (BRA)
The 62-year-old played for Fluminense in the 1990s and amassed 41 caps for Brazil.
Including interim stints, this is Renato's eighth time as manager of the club.
How Fluminense qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Fluminense are one of six CONMEBOL teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and qualify as the winners of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
Playing in Rio for the final, they defeated Boca Juniors with a 2-1 victory after extra-time to book their place, and finished as runners-up at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in their first appearance.
Fluminense group, schedule at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Fluminense have been drawn into Group F, alongside Borussia Dortmund, Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD.
| Date | KO (Local) | Fixture | Venue |
| June 14 | 8:00 p.m. EDT | Fluminense vs. Borussia Dortmund | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| June 19 | 3:00 p.m. EDT | Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| June 23 | 9:00 p.m. EDT | Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Fluminense | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
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