The 2017 campaign delivered a season of strong domestic performance for Santos FC as Peixe clinched an impressive 3rd-place finish in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, securing a coveted spot in the following year's Copa Libertadores. Spearheading the attack were the joint top league scorers, veteran Ricardo Oliveira and the prolific Bruno Henrique, who each notched 8 goals in the league, with Henrique scoring a club-leading 18 goals overall. The team also enjoyed a strong run to the Copa Libertadores Quarter-finals, and the season, managed at one point by club legend Elano, was defined by a formidable home record and the constant threat of their goalscorers, marking a vital step forward for the club's status as a top contender in Brazilian football.