New ZealandRufer has won the OFC Nations Cup with New Zealand in 2016 and has been part of A-League playoff campaigns with Wellington Phoenix. He has also earned multiple caps for the All Whites.
Alex Rufer is a New Zealand professional footballer who primarily plays as a defensive midfielder. He has represented the New Zealand national team and has played for clubs in the A-League, including Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory. Rufer is known for his tenacity and work rate in midfield.
Rufer is a hardworking defensive midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play and providing cover for the backline. He is strong in tackles and has good positional awareness, though his offensive contributions are limited. His key attributes include stamina, discipline, and the ability to read the game defensively.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 247 |
| 25/26 | A-League Men | 23 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2044 |
| 24/25 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 225 |
| 24/25 | A-League Men | 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1544 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | A-League Men Finals Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 210 |
| 23/24 | A-League Men | 24 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2100 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| 22/23 | A-League Men | 18 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1111 |
| 21/22 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men Finals Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | A-League Men | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1102 |
| 2025 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | OFC Nations Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 2024 | Australia Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 210 |
| 2022 | National League Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2022 | Australia Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Australia Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2019 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2018 | Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | Confederations Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | U20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216 |
| 2013 | U17 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 265 |
| 20/21 | A-League Men | 21 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1365 |
| 19/20 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 19/20 | A-League Men | 19 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1052 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 18/19 | A-League Men | 24 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2032 |
| 17/18 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 355 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 17/18 | A-League Men | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 447 |
| 16/17 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 628 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | A-League Men | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 15/16 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 15/16 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 126 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 15/16 | A-League Men | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
| 15/16 | U23-OFC-Championship | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 265 |
| 14/15 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1141 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 14/15 | A-League Men Finals Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | A-League Men | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 |
| 13/14 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 12/13 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 325 |
| 12/13 | U17-OFC-Championship | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 293 |