Aarun Lim

Aarun Raymond Lim (Khmer: លឹម អារុណ; born 25 June 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in New Zealand, he has represented Cambodia at youth level.

Lim Aarun

Personal information
Full name	Lim Aarun Raymond
Date of birth	(2003-06-25) 25 June 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Hamilton, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Boeung Ket
Number	27
Youth career
2020	Melville United AFC
2020–2021	Boeung Ket
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Boeung Ket	0	(0)
2022	→ Kirivong Sok Sen Chey (loan)	9	(0)
2023	Nagaworld	0	(0)
2023–2025	Tiffy Army	44	(1)
2025–	Boeung Ket	1	(0)
International career
2020–2022	Cambodia U19
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 August 2025

Early life

Lim was born to a Cambodian father and New Zealand (European) mother.^[1] He is also of Chinese descent.^[2] Lim attended St Paul's Collegiate School in New Zealand.^[3] Lim has two brothers.^[4] He has regarded Japan international Keisuke Honda as his football idol.^[5]

Career

Lim trained with the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Valencia.^[6] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of New Zealand side Melville United.^[7] He was described as a key player for the U-19 team".^[8] Lim was first called up to represent Cambodia internationally at youth level for the 2020 Japan-ASEAN U19 Men's Football Tournament.^[9]

Lim was promoted to the senior team of Cambodian side Boeung Ket before the 2021 season.^[10] He suffered an injury while playing for the club.^[11] In 2023, he signed for Cambodian side NagaWorld, where he was regarded to have performed well for the club.^[12] He received media attention due to his physical appearance.^[13] Lim mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his defensive ability.^[14]

In 2021, Lim was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Social Responsibility of the Asian Football Confederation.^[15]