{{short description|Australian soccer player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Use Australian English|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Michael Ruhs | fullname = Michael Klaude Ruhs<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf |title=FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Australia |publisher=FIFA |page=3 |date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227222540/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FU17WC/2019/pdf/FU17WC_2019_Squadlists.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2019}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|8|27|df=y}} | birth_place = Cecil Park, Australia | height = {{height|m=1.83}} | position = Forward / Winger | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2007–2013 | youthclubs1 = Liverpool Olympic FC | youthyears2 = 2014–2015 | youthclubs2 = Mounties Wanderers | youthyears3 = 2016–2019 | youthclubs3 = Sydney United 58 | years1 = 2019–2020 | caps1 = 8 | goals1 = 1 | clubs1 = Sydney United 58 | years2 = 2020–2022 | caps2 = 28 | goals2 = 3 | clubs2 = Macarthur FC | years3 = 2021–2022 | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 4 | clubs3 = → Northbridge Bulls | years4 = 2022–2023 | caps4 = 15 | goals4 = 2 | clubs4 = Central Coast Mariners | years5 = 2023–2025 |clubs5 = Western United |caps5 = 51 |goals5 = 8 | years6 = 2023 |clubs6 = Western United NPL |caps6 = 2 |goals6 = 2 | years7 = 2025–2026 |clubs7 = Brisbane Roar |caps7 = 25 |goals7 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2018–2019 | nationalteam1 = Australia U17 | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | club-update = 9 May 2026 | nationalteam-update = 25 April 2021 }} '''Michael Klaude Ruhs''' ({{IPA|PL|klaudiusz Ruhs|lang}};<ref>{{cite web | title=Instagram | url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPgMejriQcW/?igsh=MW5jNm1odnBvemcwbQ== }}</ref> born 27 August 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who most recently played for A-League Men club Brisbane Roar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brisbane Roar Confirms First Squad Changes Ahead of 2026/27 Season |url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brisbane-roar-confirms-first-squad-changes-ahead-of-2026-27-season/ |website=Brisbane Roar |access-date=9 May 2026 |language=en-AU |date=8 May 2026}}</ref>
==Early life== Ruhs was born in Cecil Park but raised in Horsley Park.<ref name="dailytelegraph">{{cite web |last1=Lulham |first1=Amanda |title=A-League: Macarthur FC's Michael Ruhs grounded by chores for Bulls teammates |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sport/aleague-macarthur-fcs-michael-ruhs-grounded-by-chores-for-bulls-teammates/news-story/63b6b87aeeea81789caa138c535dc68f |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230515115939/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/sport/aleague-macarthur-fcs-michael-ruhs-grounded-by-chores-for-bulls-teammates/news-story/63b6b87aeeea81789caa138c535dc68f?amp&nk=eb82fc68f67d2dc6c7853380f1b39e69-1684151990#selection-653.0-653.15 |archive-date=15 May 2023 |date=7 October 2021}}</ref> He played football since the age of five playing for Liverpool Olympic,<ref>{{cite web |title=Liverpool Olympic Football Club |url=https://www.facebook.com/liverpoololympic/posts/congratulations-to-michael-ruhs-who-just-made-his-u17-joeys-debut-against-turkey/2063202363985524/ |website=Facebook |language=en |date=6 March 2019}}</ref> until joining Mounties Wanderers in 2014 to start his journey through the NPL pyramid.<ref name="gameday">{{cite web |title=Michael Ruhs - Player Statistics |url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197535681&client=1-10179-150746-399134-20388557 |website=GameDay |language=en}}</ref> Throughout his high school years, Ruhs attended Thomas Hassall Anglican College, playing for the state team in Melbourne and gaining acknowledgment from the school principal for his success.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Close |first1=Lisa |title=All Schools U16's Boys Football {{!}} Thomas Hassall Anglican College |url=https://newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au/content/all-schools-u16s-boys-football |website=newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au |date=24 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From the Principal {{!}} Thomas Hassall Anglican College |url=https://newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au/content/principal-18 |website=newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au |date=24 June 2022}}</ref> He won the CIS Sports Awards recognising his performance at the NSW All Schools Championships and in October 2020, he successfully completed his HSC exam.<ref name="dailytelegraph"/><ref name="frontpagefootball">{{cite web |last1=Pulczynski |first1=Ian |title="It's a privilege to represent the community I grew up in" - Michael Ruhs |url=https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/it-s-a-privilege-to-represent-the-community-i-grew-up-in-michael-ruhs |website=Front Page Football |language=en |date=14 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Ruhs - NSW CIS Blues Award {{!}} Thomas Hassall Anglican College |url=https://newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au/content/michael-ruhs-nsw-cis-blues-award |website=newsletter.thac.nsw.edu.au |date=24 June 2022}}</ref>
==Club career== ===Sydney United=== Ruhs joined Fairfield club Sydney United in 2016, playing through the youth levels until breaking into the first team in 2019.<ref name="gameday"/> On 21 July 2019, at the age of 16 years old, Ruhs made his senior debut in a 2–0 loss against Sydney FC Youth.<ref name="frontpagefootball"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 FC 0 Sydney FC 2 |url=https://websites.mygameday.app/round_info.cgi?action=MATCH&fixture=70097345&client=0-10179-150746-514714-26387534 |website=GameDay |language=en |date=21 July 2019}}</ref> His first involvement was in a Round of 32 tie against St George FC, being brought on as a stoppage-time substitute, leading into extra time with the scored tied at 3–3. Ruhs provided an assist and scored his first career goal in the 112th minute to win the match 5–3 to progress into the next round.<ref>{{cite web |title=St George FC v Sydney United 58 - Australia Cup Match Centre |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/st-george-fc-v-sydney-united-58-australia-cup-01-08-2019/1068742 |website=Australia Cup |language=en |date=31 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Parkinson |first1=Andrew |title=Brave St George suffer extra-time heartbreak to be eliminated from FFA Cup |url=https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6304282/brave-st-george-suffer-extra-time-heartbreak-to-be-eliminated-from-ffa-cup/ |website=St George & Sutherland Shire Leader |language=en-AU |date=31 July 2019}}</ref> However, his side would soon be knocked out by Western Sydney Wanderers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bossi |first1=Dominic |title=White-hot Wanderers put seven past a hapless Sydney United |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/white-hot-wanderers-put-seven-past-a-hapless-sydney-united-20190828-p52lsn.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |date=28 August 2019}}</ref> In total, Ruhs would make eight league appearances and one goal before departing the club in 2020.<ref name="gameday"/>
===Macarthur FC=== On 26 October 2020, Ruhs signed with Macarthur FC, along with United teammate Liam Rose, being part of the club's inaugural season in the A-League.<ref>{{cite web |title=Macarthur FC secure Ruhs and Rose from NSW NPL |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/macarthur-fc-secure-ruhs-and-rose-nsw-npl |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=26 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=United 58 duo join A-League newcomers {{!}} MyFootball |url=https://www.myfootball.com.au/news/united-58-duo-join-a-league-newcomers |website=MyFootball |language=en |date=28 October 2020}}</ref> Ruhs made his unofficial debut, scoring two goals, in a friendly against Camden Tigers for the club's first match in its history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rugari |first1=Vince |title=Ring the bells: Macarthur FC take first step towards A-League debut |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ring-the-bells-macarthur-fc-take-first-step-towards-a-league-debut-20201025-p568em.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |date=25 October 2020}}</ref> His official debut would come 2 months later on 3 January 2021, being brought on in the 76th minute for Macarthur's first league home game losing 2–0 against Central Coast Mariners.<ref>{{cite web |title=Duo make A-League debut in front of home crowd |url=https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/7077647/duo-make-a-league-debut-in-front-of-home-crowd/ |website=Southern Highland News |language=en-AU |date=7 January 2021}}</ref> During a match with Northbridge Bulls, he scored two goals against his former club Sydney United on 5 April, helping his side secure a 5–0 lead before half-time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney United 58 embarrassed by Lethal young Bulls |url=https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2021/04/05/sydney-united-58-embarrassed-by-lethal-young-bulls/ |website=NPL NSW Men's |publisher=Football NSW |language=en-AU |date=5 April 2021}}</ref> He scored his first professional goal against Melbourne City on 24 April,<ref>{{cite web |title=MW8 Match Report: Ruhs' first A-League goal splits points with City |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/mw8-match-report-ruhs-first-a-league-goal-splits-points-city |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=24 April 2021}}</ref> taking advantage of a loose ball by Kerrin Stokes to level the score 1–1 in the 76th minute.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howcroft |first1=Jonathan |title=Macarthur's 15-second blitz captures A-League's present and future |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/26/macarthurs-15-second-blitz-captures-a-leagues-present-and-future |website=The Guardian |date=25 April 2021}}</ref> On 12 June, Ruhs scored the winning goal in a 2–0 elimination-final win against Central Coast Mariners, running from one end of the pitch to the other to score past Mark Birighitti.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elimination Final Report: Bulls down Mariners to set up Grand Final Qualifier with City |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/elimination-final-report-bulls-down-mariners-set-grand-final-qualifier-city |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=KEEPUP |date=12 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Incredible A-League fairytale gets even better |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/aleague-2021-macarthur-def-central-coast-mariners-score-result-video/news-story/006758e18970d5d2ee54b5b0281da252 |website=Fox Sports |language=en |date=12 June 2021}}</ref>
On 13 July, Ruhs extended his contract for one year with the Bulls, having been named a 'fan favourite' by ''South West Voice''.<ref>{{cite web |title=18-year old Michael Ruhs Extends with The Bulls |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/18-year-old-michael-ruhs-extends-bulls |website=Macarthur FC |publisher=Macarthur FC Media |date=13 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fan favourite Michael Ruhs to keep running with the Bulls |url=https://southwestvoice.com.au/michael-ruhs/ |website=South West Voice |date=14 July 2021}}</ref> On 19 February 2022, Ruhs scored in a 4–1 win against Adelaide United, making it his first and only goal for the 2021–22 A-League campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Bulls are back to winning ways |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/the-bulls-are-back-to-winning-ways |website=Macarthur FC |date=20 February 2022}}</ref> He finished with 13 league appearances, starting in only one match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Ruhs (Midfielder, Western United): 2021-22 |url=https://www.ultimatealeague.com/player/?player_id=1335&season=2021-22 |website=Ultimate A-League |language=en}}</ref>
===Central Coast Mariners=== On 9 June 2022, Central Coast Mariners announced the signing of Ruhs ahead of the 2022–23 A-League season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mariners sign two talented youngsters in Aquilina & Ruhs |url=https://ccmariners.com.au/news/mariners-sign-two-talented-youngsters-in-aquilina-ruhs |website=Central Coast Mariners |date=9 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=More exits and first new entries for Mariners squad |url=https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2022/06/more-exits-and-first-new-entries-for-mariners-squad/ |website=Central Coast News |date=13 June 2022}}</ref> Ruhs quickly adjusted with his new club, scoring in all four games he played in during preseason reportedly, against his former club Macarthur,<ref>{{cite web |title=Mariners Defeat Macarthur in Pre-Season Friendly |url=https://ccmariners.com.au/news/mariners-defeat-macarthur-in-pre-season-friendly |website=Central Coast Mariners |date=24 July 2022}}</ref> and Western Sydney Wanderers (including matches against Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory).<ref>{{cite web |author1=Willmakepeace |title=Mariners end pre-season on a high against Western Sydney |url=https://ccmariners.com.au/news/mariners-end-pre-season-on-a-high-against-western-sydney%EF%BF%BC |website=Central Coast Mariners |date=1 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Ruhs (Midfielder, Western United): 2022-23 |url=https://www.ultimatealeague.com/player/?player_id=1335&season=2022-23 |website=Ultimate A-League |language=en}}</ref>
On 31 July, Ruhs scored his first goal for the club against Sydney FC, in the Australia Cup, helping his side draw 3–3 to the end of extra time before eventually losing on penalties.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners - Australia Cup Match Centre |url=https://www.australiacup.com.au/match/sydney-fc-v-central-coast-mariners-australia-cup-01-08-2022/2305007 |website=Australia Cup |language=en |date=29 June 2022}}</ref> On 5 November, he scored his first two league goals for the club, both assisted from Garang Kuol, against Western Sydney Wanderers, winning 3–0 comfortably at Western Sydney Stadium.<ref>{{cite web |title=Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners |url=https://keepup.com.au/a-league-men/fixtures/western-sydney-wanderers-vs-central-coast-mariners-05-11-2022/ |website=KEEPUP |language=en-AU |date=5 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mariners demolish Wanderers |url=https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2022/11/mariners-demolish-wanderers/ |website=Central Coast News |date=7 November 2022}}</ref> On 6 February 2023, Mariners terminated Ruhs' contract by mutual agreement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Ruhs departs Central Coast |url=https://ccmariners.com.au/news/michael-ruhs-departs-central-coast |website=Central Coast Mariners |date=6 February 2023}}</ref>
===Western United=== On 7 February, a day after departing from the Mariners, Ruhs signed a multi-deal contract with Western United that was set to expire in 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://wufc.com.au/news/western-united-strengthens-defence-with-connor-otoole-capture|title=Western United adds exuberant young attacker Michael Ruhs|publisher=Western United FC|date=7 February 2022|access-date=7 February 2023}}</ref>
On 6 April 2024, Ruhs became the first player to score multiple goals in the same match at Ironbark Fields, scoring a brace with goals in the 56th and 66th minutes in an eventual 4-2 win over Macarthur FC.
Ruhs spent two and a half seasons at Western United, making 54 appearances in all competitions, and scoring 9 goals. Ruhs left Western United at the end of the 2024-25 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://wufc.com.au/news/michael-ruhs-departs-western-united/|title=Michael Ruhs departs Western United for new opportunity|publisher=Western United FC|date=30 June 2025}}</ref>
===Brisbane Roar=== Ruhs joined Brisbane Roar ahead of the 2025-26 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-secure-services-of-electrifying-australian-attacker/|title=Roar secure services of electrifying Australian attacker|publisher=Brisbane Roar FC|date=30 June 2025}}</ref> After one season, Ruhs left Brisbane Roar at the conclusion of his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brisbane Roar Confirms First Squad Changes Ahead of 2026/27 Season |url=https://brisbaneroar.com.au/news/brisbane-roar-confirms-first-squad-changes-ahead-of-2026-27-season/ |website=Brisbane Roar |access-date=9 May 2026 |language=en-AU |date=8 May 2026}}</ref>
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==External links== *{{Soccerway|michael-ruhs/620596}}
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