Timothy John Payne

New Zealand·FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 — New Zealand

CB · Defender · Centre-back

31y·New Zealand·179cm

Small samplePrime (27–31)

Apps3

Min227

G0P0

A1P96

Rating5.91

Form

DLW

Apps3

Min227

G0P0

A1P96

Rating5.91

Form

DLW

Small samplePrime (27–31)

5.9

World Cup 2026

· New ZealandGroup Group G · 4th

Tournament3 apps227'0 G1 Aavg 6.2

Last: New Zealand 1–5 Belgium

v New Zealand 6.2 · 0.03 xGv Egypt 6.3 · 0.00 xG 1Av Iran 6.2 · 0.00 xG

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Overview

Assists

P96

Big Chances Created

P85

crosses

P85

Accurate Passes

P16

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar, AI summary, and role fit.

Radar

vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing around the average

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Defender · Centre-back

A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.

elite assistsstrong big chances createdstrong crosseslimited longballslimited interceptionslimited aerial duels wonlimited pass accuracylimited toucheslimited accurate passeslimited blocked shotslimited shots on targetlimited goals

A specialist defender with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.

Role Suitability

Stopper

Sweeper

Ball-Playing Defender

Shape

Profile shape

Percentile radar vs position cohort.

Radar

vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2026

Performing around the average

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Summary

Season summary

AI scouting read on this season.

Defender · Centre-back

A defender with a balanced defensive profile. Comfortable on the ball and contributes to build-up play from the back. Distribution and progressive play are below average for the position.

A specialist defender with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.

Season stats

Attributes

Position-aware totals with per-90 toggle.

Attributes

Defending

Tackles4P44

Interceptions1P23

Duels Won %53.3%P44

Passing

Assists1P96

xA0.12P59

Key Passes1P52

Pass Accuracy77%P18

Possession

Dribbles1P73

Scouting

Strengths & weaknesses

Percentile outliers for this position.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite assists
Strong big chances created
Strong crosses

Weaknesses

Limited longballs
Limited interceptions
Limited aerial duels won
Limited pass accuracy

Pitch

Position & notes

Average position and league context.

Average Position

Average position

Per-match (3 matches)

Payne · 2026

Analysis

Insights

Model-driven scouting notes for this season.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Elite assists
Strong big chances created
Strong crosses

Weaknesses

Limited longballs
Limited interceptions
Limited aerial duels won
Limited pass accuracy

Timothy John Payne

World Cup 2026

At a glance

Profile shape

Profile shape

Season summary

Role fit

Attributes

Strengths & weaknesses

Position & notes

Insights