Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube is a professional football team from the city of Duque de Caxias, in the Baixada Fluminense region of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, and plays in the Campeonato Carioca Série A2. The club was founded in 2005, making it one of the newer professional entities in the state. They play their home matches at the Estádio Romário de Souza Faria, named after the Brazilian legend. The club's colors are red, black, and white. Despite its recent formation, Duque de Caxias FC quickly made an impact, earning promotion to the top-tier Campeonato Carioca and even securing a spot in the national Série C for a period. This rapid rise marked a successful early era. While they have since fluctuated between divisions, they remain a well-organized club with ambitions to return to the highest levels. Representing a large and passionate city, the team has cultivated a dedicated following, with fans hoping to see their club become a permanent fixture among Rio's football elite.