1959 Torneio Rio-São Paulo
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| Season | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Santos (1st title) |
| Matches played | 45 |
| Goals scored | 173 (3.84 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Henrique Frade (Flamengo) – 9 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 7–2 America (16 Apr) |
← 1958 1960 → | |
The 1959 Torneio Rio São Paulo was the 12th edition of the Torneio Rio-São Paulo. It was disputed between 8 April to 17 May.
| Team | City | Nº participations | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|
| America |  Rio de Janeiro |
9 | 6th (1951) |
| Botafogo | Rio de Janeiro |
9 | 3rd (1955) |
| Corinthians |  São Paulo |
12 | Champions: 1950, 1953, 1954 |
| Flamengo | Rio de Janeiro |
11 | Runners-up: 1957, 1958 |
| Fluminense | Rio de Janeiro |
11 | Champions: 1957 |
| Palmeiras | São Paulo |
12 | Champions: 1933, 1951 |
| Portuguesa | São Paulo |
12 | Champions: 1952, 1955 |
| Santos | Santos |
9 | 4th (1957) |
| São Paulo | São Paulo |
12 | Runners-up: 1933 |
| Vasco da Gama | Rio de Janeiro |
12 | Champions: 1958 |