The 2018 season was Santa Cruz's 105th season in the club's history.

[3] Santa Cruz competed in the Campeonato Pernambucano,[4] Série C, Copa do Brasil[5] and Copa do Nordeste.

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

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Source: Santa Cruz official website (c) Indicates the caretaker manager