Alex Rufer
New Zealand/M/
New ZealandPlayer Info
Alex Rufer is a New Zealand international midfielder who serves as a vital cog in the engine room for A-League side Wellington Phoenix. The 29-year-old, standing 184cm tall, is a product of the Phoenix academy and has become a club stalwart and vice-captain. Rufer is a defensive midfielder by trade, renowned for his tenacious tackling, intelligent positioning, and ability to distribute the ball simply and effectively. He made his debut for the Phoenix as a teenager and has grown into a leader on the pitch, representing his country at the senior level as well. His game is built on consistency, hard work, and a deep understanding of the defensive midfield role. With a market value of €600,000, he is one of the A-League's most respected midfield enforcers, the player who does the essential dirty work to allow his more attack-minded teammates to flourish.
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Competition
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Statistics
New Zealand
JPN Kirin Cup2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
157
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
53
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
6
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
4
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0