Tim Payne's match-worn shirt auction draws significant bids
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Tim Payne's shirt from his debut for Club Olimpia has gained notable attention after being put up for auction. The bidding, which closes Thursday, has reached over 21 million guarani, approximately $3,270. Since his debut match on August 2, where he scored contributing to Olimpia's 5-0 victory, Payne's public profile has skyrocketed. A social media campaign initiated by Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini transformed Payne from an obscure player to a sensation, significantly boosting his fan base. This auction reflects the unexpected popularity surrounding Payne's rising career.
- •Tim Payne debuted for Club Olimpia on August 2.
- •His match-worn shirt is currently auctioned online.
- •Bidding exceeds 21 million guarani, around $3,270.
- •Payne's social media following surged from 4,000 to over 5.4 million.
- •He previously played for Wellington Phoenix before joining Olimpia.
- 5:30 PMESPN Soccer — Bid battle for NZ star Payne's Olimpia debut shirt
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Tim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
"Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne’s name. The shirt Payne wore in his debut for Club Olimpia, a Paraguayan soccer powerhouse, has become a coveted piece of match-worn memorabilia since the club put it up for auction online five days ago. With bidding set to close Thursday, the leading offer has climbed above 21 million in Paraguay’s currency, the guarani, equivalent to around $3,270.
"Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne's name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 13, 2026, 5:30 PMBid battle for NZ star Payne's Olimpia debut shirt
Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne's name. Now they are bidding thousands of dollars for the jersey off his back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:42 PMTim Payne’s fame began as an internet joke. Now his shirt has sparked a bidding war
Just a few months ago, few soccer fans outside New Zealand knew Tim Payne’s name. The shirt Payne wore in his debut for Club Olimpia, a Paraguayan soccer powerhouse, has become a coveted piece of match-worn memorabilia since the club put it up for auction online five days ago. With bidding set to close Thursday, the leading offer has climbed above 21 million in Paraguay’s currency, the guarani, equivalent to around $3,270.
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