In the 2008 season, the Peixe navigated a challenging year across multiple fronts under the leadership of managers Emerson Leão, Cuca, and Márcio Fernandes. In continental competition, the Alvinegro Praiano delivered a strong continental campaign by advancing to the quarter-finals of the prestigious Copa Libertadores. Nationally, the squad secured a 7th-place finish in the Campeonato Paulista. The team's attack was driven by the exceptional form of star forward Kléber Pereira, who finished as the top scorer with an impressive 40 goals overall.