2 Tim Payne
Defender New Zealand Wellington Phoenix
Tim Payne, 1994-01-19, Defender for New Zealand, plays for Wellington Phoenix. 8 international caps, 0 goals. Part of New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Group G squad.
Age
32 yrs
Height
186 cm
Weight
83 kg
Caps
8
Goals
0
Position
Defender
Number
#2
Biography
New Zealand defender and a regular in the national team's backline. Currently plying his trade at Wellington Phoenix, a dependable defender, Tim Payne combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of New Zealand's backline. Has earned 8 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.