CFRJ Maricá is a football club based in the municipality of Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and competes in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2. The club's full name, Centro de Futebol Rio Janeiro Maricá, reflects its community and regional focus. They play their home games at the Estádio Nelsão. Founded more recently, CFRJ Maricá represents the expansion of professional football into the growing metropolitan areas outside Rio de Janeiro's capital city. The club's journey through the state's football pyramid is a story of ambition, aiming to put Maricá on the sporting map. While they have yet to achieve promotion to the premier Cariocão division, their presence in the A2 league is a significant step, providing a platform for local talent and fostering a new fan base. The club's identity is deeply tied to its city, and matches are attended by a growing number of supporters who see the team as a symbol of local development and pride in the region.