They currently play in the Série D, the fourth tier of Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's premier state league.

Santo André was founded on 18 September 1967, by people that wanted to have a team in their city representing the professional football of the Municipality.

The team finished second in the table behind Santos after a mid season seven match winning streak put them in a commanding position.

The second match on 2 May 2010, proved to be an epic encounter as Santo André leveled the tie in the first minute, before being pegged back.

After being eliminated in the second phase of the Serie D in 2013, Santo André stopped competing in national competitions, because they were noit participating in the top state league, which has qualifiers for the Serie D. 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.

[1] Santo André's stadium is Estádio Bruno José Daniel, inaugurated in 1969, with a maximum capacity of 18,000 people.