Timothy John Payne
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.
Born on Jan 10, 1994 (32 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Paraguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 5,813 | $38,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 1 | 7,132,538 | 5,813 | $38,000 | 31$ |
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Paraguay:
Timothy John Payne, known as Tim Payne, has joined Club Olimpia and started training with the team in Paraguay.
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Paraguay:
Tim Payne is a viral football player from New Zealand who will join Club Olimpia after the 2026 World Cup.
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Ecuador:
Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand defender who has gained notoriety during the 2026 World Cup.
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Paraguay:
Timothy John Payne is a footballer who has been signed by Olimpia, the most successful club in Paraguay.
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Guatemala:
Timothy John Payne is a New Zealand footballer who gained viral fame as the least known player in the upcoming World Cup.
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