All White Alex Rufer signs new contract with Wellington Phoenix

August 6, 2018
Alex Rufer of the Phoenix looks to pass during the A-League - Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide football match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday the 08 October 2017. Copyright Photo by Marty Melville / www.Photosport.nz

All Whites midfielder Alex Rufer has signed a new one-year contract with the Wellington Phoenix after appearing in 11 games for the club last season.

A graduate of the club’s academy, Rufer said new coach Mark Rudan was a reason he re-signed.

”Mark is the type of coach you want to fight for on the pitch because he instills belief in his players,” Rufer said.

In turn, Rudan had been impressed by Rufer during a pre-season camp on the Gold Coast.

"He has shown me that he is willing to learn and he’s still a young player wanting to improve,” Rudan said.

‘‘I’m very happy to have him here this season and I can see him really developing in the squad we have.’’

Rufer, the son of All White Shane and nephew of Oceania player of the century Wynton, debuted in February 2014. 

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