Timothy John Payne
ParaguayathleteMaleb. 19948.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Timothy John Payne, born on January 10, 1994, in Auckland, New Zealand, is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. Having previously played for clubs like Auckland City and Blackburn Rovers, Payne has gained significant attention recently due to a viral social media campaign led by Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini. The campaign aimed to promote Payne as the 'least known' player in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, resulting in a surge of his Instagram followers from 5,000 to over 1.5 million in just 48 hours, as fans rallied to support him ahead of New Zealand's matches in the tournament.
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Tim Payne is a viral football player from New Zealand who will join Club Olimpia after the 2026 World Cup.
Te presentamos a Michelle Peters, la esposa de Tim Payne - GenteParaguay· 2026-06-19
Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand defender who has gained notoriety during the 2026 World Cup.
¡Oficial! Tim Payne jugará en el Olimpia de Paraguay tras hacerse viral en el Mundial 2026 | Fútbol | Deportes
Ecuador· 2026-06-19
Timothy John Payne is a footballer who has been signed by Olimpia, the most successful club in Paraguay.
Olimpia trae a Tim Payne “del otro lado del mundo” - OlimpiaParaguay· 2026-06-19
Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand footballer who gained viral fame as the least known player in the upcoming World Cup.
¿Quién es Tim Payne? El futbolista menos conocido de la Copa Mundial que se volvió viral
Guatemala· 2026-05-31
