| Ruben Cloete | |
| Birth Date: | 1982 11, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Upington, South Africa |
| Position: | Left-back, left midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Paballelo Chiefs |
| Years1: | 2003–2007 |
| Caps1: | 41 |
| Goals1: | 4 |
| Years2: | 2007–2010 |
| Caps2: | 54 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2010–2012 |
| Caps3: | 35 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2012–2014 |
| Caps4: | 49 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2014–2015 |
| Caps5: | 14 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2015–2016 |
| Caps6: | 20 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Totalcaps: | 213 |
| Totalgoals: | 5 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2011 |
| Nationalteam1: | South Africa |
| Nationalcaps1: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Ruben Cloete (born 3 November 1982) is a South African soccer player who played as a defender. He played for Santos, Free State Stars, Orlando Pirates, Maritzburg United, Bloemfontein Celtic, Chippa United and the South Africa national team.