Alex Rufer

#14 · Defensive Midfield · New Zealand · Wellington Phoenix

Alex Rufer is listed in New Zealand's 2026 World Cup squad. Alex Rufer plays as a Defensive Midfield for Wellington Phoenix and is 30 years old.

Profile

National team	New Zealand
Club	Wellington Phoenix
Position	Defensive Midfield
Squad number	14
Age	30
Date of birth	June 12, 1996
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)

World Cup 2026 Context

Alex Rufer is part of the New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group G. FootyTips.io tracks New Zealand's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Iran vs New Zealand
Jun 16 · Group G New Zealand vs Egypt
Jun 22 · Group G New Zealand vs Belgium
Jun 27 · Group G

FAQ

How old is Alex Rufer?

Alex Rufer is 30 years old, born on June 12, 1996.

Which club does Alex Rufer play for?

Alex Rufer plays for Wellington Phoenix.

Which national team does Alex Rufer represent?

Alex Rufer represents New Zealand.

What position does Alex Rufer play?

Alex Rufer is listed as a Defensive Midfield.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.