The 2016–17 season was Maribor's 57th season of football, and their 26th consecutive season in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, Slovenian top division, since the league establishment in 1991 with Maribor as one of the league's founding members.

Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

Only the players, which made at least one appearance for the first team, are listed.

Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

Below is the list of foreign players who have made appearances for the club during the 2016–17 season.