The club is a part of São José Esporte Clube, and its first participation in a professional competition was in the 2010 Campeonato Paulista, when they finished in the second position, after being defeated by Santos in the final.

[1] São José competed in the Copa do Brasil in 2011, reaching the Quarterfinals of the competition, when they were eliminated by Rio Preto.

In the same year, on November 27, they won the 2011 Copa Libertadores, after beating Chilean club Colo-Colo 1-0 at Estádio Martins Pereira, São José dos Campos.

[3] São José won the Campeonato Paulista for the first time in 2012, after beating Centro Olímpico in the final.

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