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What Position Does Tim Payne Play?
The short answer: Tim Payne is a defender, most commonly a right back, with centre-back experience.
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Age
32
Club
Wellington Phoenix
Position
Right back / centre back
Nation
New Zealand All Whites
World Cup squad
Named in New Zealand's 26-player squad
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What Position Does Tim Payne Play?
Tim Payne plays as a defender. Wellington Phoenix profile material describes him as an experienced All Whites defender and notes his main roles at right back and centre back.
For Haiti vs New Zealand, Payne's position matters because a right-back start changes New Zealand's right-side crossing, corner pressure and card-risk map.
Right back first, centre-back cover
Wellington Phoenix says Payne was a regular at right back in his first A-League season and later played many games at centre back because of squad needs.
The club's 2024 contract story quoted Payne saying right back and centre back were the two main positions he saw himself playing.
Why position searches matter today
People finding Payne through a viral clip may not know his football role. That creates low-competition searches around Tim Payne defender, Tim Payne right back and Tim Payne New Zealand lineup.
For betting readers, defender status also means anytime goalscorer markets are usually less useful than team corners, cards and lineup-led live betting angles.
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FAQ
Is Tim Payne a defender?
Yes. Tim Payne is listed and described as a defender.
Is Tim Payne a right back?
Right back is one of his main roles, though he has also played centre back.
Is Tim Payne in New Zealand's World Cup squad?
Yes. FIFA's New Zealand squad article lists Tim Payne among the defenders in Darren Bazeley's 26-player World Cup squad.
What club does Tim Payne play for?
Tim Payne plays for Wellington Phoenix. The club profile lists him as an experienced All Whites defender.