Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 10/01/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Tim Payne
18/06/2026
Tim Payne confirmed he had signed a one-year deal with Paraguayan club Club Olimpia after leaving Wellington Phoenix, ending seven seasons with the A-League club. The move followed widespread interest from clubs in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Mexico after his viral fame during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He became the first Oceania-born player to feature in Paraguayan football with the move.
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Bio/Wiki
| Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wellington Phoenix and the New Zealand national team. | |
| He is predominantly used as a right-back or centre-back and has also been deployed in defensive midfield and other defensive roles. | |
| Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender and has represented the New Zealand national team. | |
| He spent seven seasons at Wellington Phoenix from 2019 before agreing a one-year move to Club Olimpia in Paraguay in June 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.79 m |
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| Position | Defender |
Career
| Current Club | Club Olimpia (Paraguay) |
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| National Team | New Zealand |
| Playing Role | Right-back / centre-back |
| Joined Current Club | 2026 |
| Contract Status | Signed a one-year deal with Club Olimpia in June 2026 after leaving Wellington Phoenix, where he had signed a three-year extension in December 2024 running through the 2027/28 season |
| Previous Club | Wellington Phoenix (2019–2026) |
| National Team Caps | 50 caps and 3 goals as listed by New Zealand Football in May 2026 |
| Early Career | Started youth career with Auckland City FC; signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Blackburn Rovers in 2012; joined Portland Timbers 2 in 2015 |
| Other Clubs | Eastern Suburbs (captained the club to its first national title since 1971); Waitakere United |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has also been used in defensive midfield and other defensive roles. | |
| 2. He joined Wellington Phoenix in 2019. | |
| 3. He has played more than 50 matches for Wellington Phoenix since arriving in Wellington in 2019. | |
| 4. He made 149 A-League appearances for Wellington Phoenix before leaving in 2026, ranking seventh in the club's history for caps. | |
| 5. His Instagram following rose sharply in 2026 after an Argentinian football influencer highlighted him as the least-known player at the FIFA World Cup. |
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