1972 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
| Season | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9 September 1972 – 23 December 1972 |
| Champions | Palmeiras 1st Campeonato Brasileiro title 5th Brazilian title |
| Copa Libertadores | Palmeiras Botafogo |
| Matches played | 352 |
| Goals scored | 731 (2.08 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Pedro Rocha (São Paulo) Dario (Atlético Mineiro) - 17 goals |
| Biggest home win | Atlético Mineiro 5-0 Vitória (October 8, 1972) |
| Biggest away win | Náutico 0-6 São Paulo (November 5, 1972) Flamengo 0-6 Botafogo (November 15, 1972) |
| Average attendance | 17,594 |
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The 1972 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (officially the Segundo Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes) was the 17th edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.