The club was formerly known as Esporte Clube Sauassu.

The club was founded on June 12, 1954,[1] as Esporte Clube Sauassu.

Aracruz won the Campeonato Capixaba in 2012, after beating Conilon in the final.

Esporte Clube Aracruz play their home games at Estádio Eugênio Antônio Bitti.

[1] The stadium has a maximum capacity of 5,000 people.