ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Wellington Phoenix.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2044 | 7.18 |
 Australia Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | — |
Scout report
A. Rufer is a 30-year-old central midfielder at Wellington Phoenix, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 36, top 14% of A-League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 12.3, ranking 100th of 143 in the A-League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (94.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.27 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rufer.
Judged on this season alone, Rufer graded 36 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 14 central midfielders in the A-League, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 4.271 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Rufer, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 12, 11th of 14 of the 14 central midfielders in the A-League. At 30 Rufer is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Wellington Phoenix finished 8th of 12 · a mid-table side
4.27 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 94.6% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.27 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 12.3, Rufer carries the 11th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the A-League of 14. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.27 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1× now → 0.7× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the A-League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
