Summary

Alex Rufer (New Zealand), Midfielder, 26 caps

Alex Rufer

#14 Midfielder Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL) New Zealand

Alex Rufer is a 30-year-old midfielder for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL) and New Zealand. He has earned 26 caps for New Zealand. Our model puts New Zealand's title chance at 0% with a 34% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

26 Caps

0 Goals

2 Season goals

1 Assists

7.36 Form rating

Age30Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight163 lbsMarket value€202K

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Alex Rufer · the model’s read

Alex Rufer brings 26 caps for New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Alex Rufer: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (9 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026

Career baseline 6.5

— Tacklesper 90 min 4

— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4

— Touchesper 90 min 28

New Zealand Squad

Full squad

Alex is part of a New Zealand squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Chris Wood Forward 2.06 Shots / 90

Kosta Barbarouses Forward

Michael Boxall Defender 0.69 Tackles / 90

Thomas Smith Defender 4.09 Interceptions / 90

Tim Payne Defender 1.2 Tackles / 90

Elijah Just Midfielder 1.63 Key passes / 90

Alex Rufer: Quick Facts

#14Shirt number

30Age

1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

163 lbsWeight

Geneva, SwitzerlandBirthplace

Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL)Club

Part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026

New Zealand team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Alex Rufer play?

Alex Rufer plays as a Midfielder for Wellington Phoenix FC (NZL). At World Cup 2026 they represent New Zealand.

How many caps does Alex Rufer have?

Alex Rufer has 26 international caps for New Zealand.

What is New Zealand's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts New Zealand at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 34% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?

New Zealand are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Iran, Egypt, Belgium.