Washington Arubi
Zimbabwean professional footballer (born 1985)
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Washington Arubi (born 29 August 1985) is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League side Marumo Gallants.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Washington Arubi | ||
| Date of birth | 29 August 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Norton, Zimbabwe | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Marumo Gallants | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Lancashire Steel | 29 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Highlanders | 19 | (0) |
| 2009 | Bantu Rovers | 11 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Dynamos | ||
| 2012–2016 | Pretoria University | 105 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Stellenbosch | 38 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | SuperSport United | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | 28 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Marumo Gallants | 48 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | SuperSport United | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | Marumo Gallants | 33 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1999–2001 | Zimbabwe U20 | 15 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Zimbabwe U23 | 8 | (0) |
| 2005– | Zimbabwe | 43 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 29 December 2025 | |||
Career
Club
He started his career with Lancashire Steel for which he played 29 matches, before having spells with other Zimbabwean clubs Highlanders, Bantu Rovers and Dynamos.[1] In 2012, Arubi joined South African Premier Division team University of Pretoria. He made 105 appearances in the league for Tuks before leaving in 2016.[1] In February 2017, Arubi joined National First Division side Stellenbosch.[2]
Arubi signed for SuperSport United on a free transfer in summer 2018.[3]
He joined Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on a two-year contract in October 2020, where he was named vice-captain.[4][5]
International
In 2007, he played as the goalkeeper for the Zimbabwe national football team during the COSAFA Cup.[6][7] He participated in the qualification matches for the Africa Cup of Nations 2015.[1]
On 11 December 2025, Arubi was called up to the Zimbabwe squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.[8]
Honours
- Dynamos 2010–12
- Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (1): 2011
- Cup of Zimbabwe (1): 2011
