Washington Arubi (born 29 August 1985) is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side CAPS United.
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. In 2012, Arubi joined South African Premiership team University of Pretoria. He made 105 appearances in the league for Tuks before leaving in 2016. In February 2017, Arubi joined National First Division side Stellenbosch.
Arubi signed for SuperSport United on a free transfer in summer 2018.
He joined Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on a two-year contract in October 2020, where he was named vice-captain.
Following his signature with CAPS United in 2026, he became one of the few players to feature for all three traditional Zimbabwean giants, having started at Highlanders and later joining Dynamos.
International In 2007, he played as the goalkeeper for the Zimbabwe national football team during the COSAFA Cup. (28 April 2007) (29 April 2007) He participated in the qualification matches for the Africa Cup of Nations 2015.
On 11 December 2025, Arubi was called up to the Zimbabwe squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Honours Dynamos 2010–12 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (1): 2011 Cup of Zimbabwe (1): 2011
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