Alex Rufer stats
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A-League Men
1.85
3.804.00Match-by-match stats
A. Rufer
Wellington PhoenixMidfielder
A. Rufer vs Central Coast
9 games playedAlex Rufer's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 02:00 against Central Coast. See how Alex Rufer did in earlier matches against Central Coast.
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WELvCCM
Sun 25 Oct 02:00Sun 02:00Before the next match
Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast, Sun 25 OctWhat Central Coast allow right central midfielders
Position stats14 appearances at RCM against Central Coast in their last 20 matches; league average from the A-League Men.
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Odds OutliersAlex Rufer 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Alex Rufer has appeared in 23 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 2,044 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Attacking stats
Alex Rufer has taken 25 shots with 4 on target (16% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alex Rufer has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 256 minutes. Alex Rufer has set up 22 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Alex Rufer has completed 1039 of 1288 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Alex Rufer completes 16 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 137 duels .
Defending stats
Alex Rufer makes 62 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Alex Rufer has committed 25 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.1 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at central midfielder (5) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Wellington Phoenix squad
29 yrs
25 yrs
25 yrs
34 yrs
27 yrs
New Zealand squad
L. Rogerson28 yrs#7
C. Wood34 yrs#9
B. Waine25 yrs#19
J. Randall24 yrs#21
S. Ukich19 yrs#23M. Dyer29 yrs#24
L. Bayliss24 yrs#6
M. Stamenić24 yrs#6
E. Just26 yrs#8A. Rufer30 yrs#14
C. McCowatt27 yrs#18
O. Parker-Price27 yrs#23
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4.79 |
 WC Qualification Oceania | 2 | 110 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.65 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 19 | 1,543 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 50 | 7.11 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.80 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 26 | 2,310 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 96 | 7.33 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 19 | 1,178 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 5.86 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 14 | 1,103 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 7.10 |
About Alex Rufer
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Alex Rufer has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 23 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2044 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Alex Rufer has attempted 25 shots with 4 on target, a 16% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alex Rufer has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (62% success rate). Alex Rufer has contributed 21 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alex Rufer has registered 62 tackles (37 won), 32 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1039 from 1288 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Alex Rufer has won 137 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Alex Rufer has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 34.
About Alex Rufer
Alex Rufer is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Men, representing New Zealand. Alex Rufer is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 12 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Alex Rufer's most recent match was away at China PR on December 20th for New Zealand. New Zealand won 0-3. Alex Rufer played 41 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Alex Rufer and Wellington Phoenix are next in action on July 15th against Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners match preview.
Teammates at Wellington Phoenix
Alex Rufer currently plays alongside Rafael Duran, Matt Sheridan, Bill Tuiloma, Tze-Xuan Loke, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Max Anderson, Jayden Smith, Bryce Duke, Walter Scott, Alby Kelly-Heald, Alex Rufer, Fin Conchie, Riley Bidois, Anaru Cassidy, Kazuki Nagasawa, James McGarry, Corban Piper, Isaac Hughes, Nathan Walker and Eamonn McCarron at Wellington Phoenix.