Wynton Rufer (not an RIP)

KiwiValley

Does the name Wynton Rufer resonate with anyone? If you know anything about football in NZ you know this name. But I wonder how well known he is still overseas? I had a work lunch with him today and among other things we were talking about Maradona. Wynton casually said he’d played against him in the CL and scored for Werder Bremen knocking out Napoli over two legs. I was a little bit in awe. 

Blackheathen

I’ve always wondered why he hasn’t played a greater role in NZ football.  European footballer of the year for heavens sake.  I presume he was at odds with the powers that be.  His son is a good player, not as good as his Dad though.

DaveMehmet

I know his cousin slate 

eaststandmike

His brother Del posts on here.

MrOneLung

remeber him well as Werder Bremen are the German team I most cheer for

Never won European Footballer of the year though @Blackheathen

Consistent scorer in Europe though

MrOneLung

MrOneLung said:

remeber him well as Werder Bremen are the German team I most cheer for

Never won European Footballer of the year though @Blackheathen

Consistent scorer in Europe though

just read, he was top scorer in Champions League one season

KiwiValley

Blackheathen said:

I’ve always wondered why he hasn’t played a greater role in NZ football.  European footballer of the year for heavens sake.  I presume he was at odds with the powers that be.  His son is a good player, not as good as his Dad though.

If you are talking about Alex Rufer that’s in fact his nephew. 

flyingkiwiDK

Yes. Of course. Kiwi legend 

Blackheathen