Ben Rufer

Right Midfielder - Team Wellington U18
28 Sep 2026
Monday
Process

Events

14
  1. Worried by competition from a new signing Oliver Wood

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  2. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  3. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  5. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $10.8K/y
  6. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  7. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $10.8K/y
  8. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  9. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released — under-16 free transfer
    Who
    Rufer Matt
  10. Given a personal development plan

  11. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  12. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  13. He has started to want: To learn the language

    Mind
  14. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind