Alex Rufer Market Value €600k & Wage Estimate — Wellington Phoenix Football Club
Updated April 15, 2026
personPlayer Profile
- Born
- June 12, 1996 · Genève
- Country of Birth
- Switzerland
- Height
- 184 cm (6ft 0in)
- Preferred Foot
- Right
- Primary Position
- Defensive Midfield
- Current Club
- Wellington Phoenix Football Club
- Contract Expires
- June 2026
- Agent
- FFP
- International
- 23 caps · 0 goals
Alex Rufer’s weekly wage is estimated between €394 and €4,981, based on the typical A-League pay band for his age bracket. Transfermarkt currently values him at €600k.
Earnings Breakdown
Estimated Wage Band
Because Alex Rufer’s individual contract isn’t publicly reported, we show a band derived from the observed wage distribution across A-League players in the same age bracket.
| Percentile | Weekly (EUR) | Annual (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile (lower band) | €394 | €20,500 |
| Median | €1,269 | €66,000 |
| 75th percentile (upper band) | €4,981 | €259,000 |
Market Value vs Wage
Transfermarkt values Alex Rufer at €600k, which is 9.09x the player’s annual wage.
Wage vs League Peers
The A-League average annual wage is approximately €51k. Alex Rufer earns close to that benchmark, at 1.3x the league average.
Value & Performance
Current Valuation
Alex Rufer’s Transfermarkt valuation sits at €600k. This figure tracks age, contract length, recent form, and demand for his position.
Wage-to-Value Ratio
The market-value-to-wage ratio is roughly 9.1x. Ratios above 5x typically indicate players whose transfer valuation significantly outstrips their current pay; ratios below 1x often signal marquee veterans on heavily front-loaded contracts.
Context & Career
Club
Alex Rufer currently plays for Wellington Phoenix Football Club in the A-League, where he operates as a midfielder.
Nationality
Representing New Zealand and currently 29 years old, Alex Rufer sits in the lower-middle bracket of earners globally.
Age Profile
At 29, Alex Rufer is in the classic peak earning window for elite footballers.
Transfer & Contract
Alex Rufer a contract running until June 2026.
International Career
Alex Rufer has earned 23 senior caps for New Zealand.
FAQ
How much does Alex Rufer earn per week?
€1,269 per week, equal to €66,000 per year in base wages.
What is Alex Rufer’s market value?
€600k, according to Transfermarkt’s latest valuation.
What club does Alex Rufer play for?
Wellington Phoenix Football Club in the A-League.
When does Alex Rufer’s contract expire?
June 2026.
How tall is Alex Rufer?
184 cm (6ft 0in).