Alex Rufer
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Match-by-match stats
Alex 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.13 | 33 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.10 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 16.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 89 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.48 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.44 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 60 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 16 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.90 | 28 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.35 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.13 | 33 |
Alex Rufer has taken 25 shots with 4 on target (16% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. 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. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1288 | 56.70 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 1039 | 45.70 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Long balls won | 81 | 3.57 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.09 | 14 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 5.90 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 233 | 10.26 | 98 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.70 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 1.14 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 137 | 6.03 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 1.36 | 79 |
| Touches | 1631 | 71.80 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 306 | 13.47 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 1.06 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.50 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 0.84 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alex Rufer completes 16 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 137 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 62 | 2.73 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 37 | 1.63 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.41 | 85 |
| Clearances | 50 | 2.20 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 115 | 5.06 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.13 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.10 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.35 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.13 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.60 | 63 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
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Wellington Phoenix squad
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Alex Rufer previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.21 |
 WC Qualification Oceania | 2 | 110 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 19 | 1,543 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 50 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 3 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 26 | 2,310 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 96 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 19 | 1,178 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 5.86 |
| 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.
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 England on July 18th. Wellington Phoenix lost 1-0. Alex Rufer played 45 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
Teammates at Wellington Phoenix
Alex Rufer currently plays alongside Matt Sheridan, Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues, Alex Rufer, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Tze-Xuan Loke, Jayden Smith, Ramy Najjarine, Sarpreet Singh, Anaru Cassidy, Nathan Walker, Alby Kelly-Heald, Fin Conchie, Corban Piper, Kazuki Nagasawa, Isaac Hughes, James McGarry, Bill Tuiloma, Luke Brooke-Smith and Eamonn McCarron at Wellington Phoenix.