Tim Payne signs with Olimpia in Copa Sudamericana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Tim Payne, a 32-year-old right-back from New Zealand, has joined Paraguay's Olimpia in the Copa Sudamericana. The transfer comes after his rise to fame through social media, gaining over 5 million followers recently. Previously, Payne played for Wellington Phoenix since 2019 and turned professional with Blackburn in England. He appeared for New Zealand in a recent match that ended in a 2-2 draw against Iran. Olimpia is now set to continue its campaign in the tournament.
- •Payne signed with Olimpia of Paraguay for Copa Sudamericana.
- •He gained popularity on social media, boosting his profile.
- •Played for Wellington Phoenix before this transfer.
- •Participated in New Zealand's 2-2 draw against Iran.
- •Olimpia is in the tournament's round of 16.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — 😳 New Zealander Tim Payne joins Copa Sul-Americana side, Sky says
"Two weeks ago, few people outside New Zealand knew who right-back Tim Payne was.After going viral on social media thanks to an Argentine influencer, he went from having fewer than 5,000 followers to m...
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