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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Defensive Midfielder / Centre Midfielder
Alex Rufer
Wellington PhoenixShirt number 14
Australia A-League
New Zealand
- CDM
- CM
- Age
- 29
- Value
- €725K
- Wage / week
- €2K
- Contract
- 2030
- Height
- 180 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC64 Pace
- SHO59 Shooting
- PAS64 Passing
- DRI64 Dribbling
- DEF62 Defending
- PHY77 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Midfielder (66, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at LS, ST, RS.
- At peak: potential 66 matches the current overall at 29.
- Standout card stat: Physical 77; weakest: Shooting 59.
- Contract with Wellington Phoenix runs to 2030; value €725K; wage €2K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 29
- Born
- 12 Jun 1996
- Height
- 180 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 3 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 1 of 5
- Value
- €725K
- Contract
- 2030
- Joined
- 1 Aug 2013
- National side
- New Zealand · #14
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 58
- Crossing56
- Finishing56
- Heading Accuracy60
- Short Passing66
- Volleys50
Skillgroup average 62
- Dribbling61
- Curve58
- FK Accuracy59
- Long Passing67
- Ball Control65
Movementgroup average 64
- Acceleration64
- Sprint Speed64
- Agility70
- Reactions57
- Balance67
Powergroup average 71
- Shot Power68
- Jumping77
- Stamina72
- Strength82
- Long Shots55
Mentalitygroup average 67
- Aggression71
- Interceptions63
- Positioning60
- Vision68
- Penalties65
- Composure73
Defendinggroup average 62
- Defensive Awareness61
- Standing Tackle63
- Sliding Tackle63
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 12
- GK Diving13
- GK Handling10
- GK Kicking10
- GK Positioning15
- GK Reflexes11
On the pitch
Best positions
- Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+1 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Centre Back, 66 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Back, 66 (+1 reputation)
- Left Centre Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 66 (+1 reputation)
- Right Centre Midfielder, 66 (+2 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 66 (+1 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Intercept
- Long Ball Pass
- Slide Tackle
Roles
- Deep-Lying Playmaker+
- Box-to-Box+
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €725K
- Wage
- €2Kper week
- Asking price
- €834K – €943K
- Contract until
- 2030
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Sarpreet SinghWellington PhoenixOverall 68potential 69
Ifeanyi EzeWellington PhoenixOverall 65potential 66
Carlo ArmientoWellington PhoenixOverall 64potential 65
Sander KartumWellington PhoenixOverall 64potential 64
Tim PayneWellington PhoenixOverall 63potential 63
Bill TuilomaWellington PhoenixOverall 63potential 63
Same nation
New Zealand players in the same role
Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.