Kai Payne

Kai Payne (born 26 November 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Wigan Athletic.

Career
Payne was a highly sought-after player at under-9 level and was in the Academy at Liverpool until the age of 13. He joined the academy at Wigan Athletic following a trial game in November 2018. He turned professional at Wigan in November 2022 early into the second year of his scholarship. On 2 March 2023, he joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Mossley on loan.

Style of play
Payne is a combative midfielder with excellent technique.