YouGov survey interviewed 48,801 people; Rio club has 21% of national preference
It has the biggest crowd in Brazil, according to research by the British company YouGov. The survey, carried out in 2026 with 48,801 respondents, shows that 21% of Brazilians declare themselves fans of the Rio club.
The appears in 2nd place, with 15%. São Paulo occupies 3rd position, with 10%, followed by Palmeiras, with 9%.
The research shows that Flamengo maintains national leadership driven by its sporting and financial protagonism in recent years.
The club has the 2nd most valuable squad in the country, valued at 190 million euros, according to a study by . O leads the ranking, with a squad estimated at 322 million euros.
Corinthians, in turn, continues to have the 2nd largest fan base in Brazil even after seasons marked by administrative difficulties.
Among the clubs with the largest number of fans are Vasco (6%) and Grêmio (5%). , Botafogo, Internacional, Bahia and Cruzeiro register 4% each.
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Santos, Atlético-MG and Fortaleza appear with 3%. Sport and Ceará have 2%. Juventude, Bragantino, Mirassol and Atlético-GO register 1%.
