PLAYER DETAILS
Alex Rufer profile
- Club
- Wellington Phoenix
- Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Date of birth
- 1996-06-12
- Birthplace
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Height
- 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Weight
- 163 lbs
- Shirt number
- 14
PLAYER BIOGRAPHY
About Alex Rufer
Alex Arthur Rufer (born 12 June 1996) is a New Zealand professional footballer who captains and plays as a central midfielder for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.
Rufer started his career with YoungHeart Manawatu. In February 2013, Rufer joined Wairarapa United.
In August 2013, ahead of the A-League season, Rufer signed a three-year contract with Wellington Phoenix. Rufer made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in the 3–2 away win against Newcastle Jets on 9 February 2014.
In a 2–1 loss against Brisbane Roar on 12 March 2022, Rufer suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. Rufer is expected to return from injury in 12 months.