The young forward Numa Monnard, who had transferred in at the beginning of the season from Cantonal Neuchatel, was the team's top goal scorer.

[3] In the 1st principal round of the Swiss Cup, as Basel played against lower tier FC Breite, Monard scored five times.

The list includes players that were in the squad the day the season started on 15 August 1937 but subsequently left the club after that date.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.