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    Wellington Phoenix FC

    AlexRufer

    Wellington Phoenix FC
    • Wellington Phoenix FC
    • #14
    • Midfielder
    • HT/WT
      6' 0", 163 lbs
    • Birthdate
      6/12/1996 (29)
    • Birthplace
      Switzerland
    • Nationality
      New Zealand

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                    England's Harry Kane (centre left), Dan Burn (centre) and team-mates during a training session at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Picture date: Tuesday June 2, 2026.
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                        GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 30: Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke during an International Friendly match between Scotland and Curacao at Barclays Hampden, on May 30, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.
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                          ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 31: Brenden Aaronson #11 of the United States shoots the ball during the match between Portugal and USA at Mercedes Benz Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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