Claude Aru (born 25 April 1997) is a Ni-Vanuatuan professional

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who plays as a

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and the Vanuatu national team. In 2022, he joined Fijian club Ba. He rejoined the team for the 2023 season. His is married to María José Pilalo Castro, and is currently living in Dominica.

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: runner-up

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Claude Aru
at Oceania Football Center 1997 births Living people Vanuatuan men's footballers Vanuatu men's international footballers Vanuatu men's under-20 international footballers Men's association football midfielders Malampa Revivors F.C. players Shepherds United F.C. players 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup players {{Vanuatu-footy-bio-stub