Jake Rufe

Jacob Rufe (born January 22, 1996) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a defender for Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship.

Jake Rufe

Personal information
Full name	Jacob Rufe
Date of birth	(1996-01-22) January 22, 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Birmingham Legion
Number	13
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2015	Indiana Hoosiers	0	(0)
2016–2018	Western Michigan Broncos	55	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	AFC Ann Arbor
2018	Michigan Bucks	9	(0)
2019	AFC Ann Arbor	12	(0)
2019	Stumptown Athletic	1	(0)
2020–	Birmingham Legion	92	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 27, 2024

Career

College & Amateur

Rufe began playing college soccer at Indiana University in 2014, but didn't make an appearances for the Hoosiers during his two seasons due to injury.^[1] In 2016, Rufe transferred to Western Michigan University, where he played for three seasons, scoring 2 goals and tallying 4 assists in 55 appearances.^[2]

During college, Rufe also played with NPSL side AFC Ann Arbor in both 2016 and 2017.^[3] In 2018, Rufe played in the USL PDL with Michigan Bucks.^[4]

After college, Rufe returned to play with AFC Ann Arbor during their 2019 season.^[5][3]

Professional

In September 2019, Rufe signed for NISA side Stumptown Athletic ahead of the league's inaugural season.^[6]

In May 2020, Rufe moved to USL Championship side Birmingham Legion.^[7]