Graeme Shinnie, born in Scotland on 4th August 1991, is a prominent midfielder currently signed with Aberdeen Football Club. His primary position is a central defensive midfielder, a role he executes with determination and flair. Shinnie stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs 11st 4lb (72kg). He can typically be seen sporting the number 4 jersey on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, Shinnie’s current market value is approximately €350k - which converts to around £296k when stated in British currency. His contract with Aberdeen is set to run for a further 1 year and 8 months, with an expiry date on the horizon for 31st May 2026.
Shinnie’s career has seen him move between several clubs, making noticeable strides with each move. His debut season (2009 - 2010) was with Inverness CT, during which he made a single appearance with the first team. Over the following seasons, Shinnie demonstrated admirable growth in his footballing skills, indicated by an increase in the number of appearances and goals scored. Between 2010 and 2015, he made consistent appearances for Inverness CT, ranging from 19 to 37 per season, and scored a total of 6 goals.
The midfielder moved on to serve Aberdeen from the 2015 - 2016 season onwards. This phase saw him score a total of 8 goals over four seasons, while maintaining a steady number of appearances, ranging from 35 to 37 per season. After making his mark at Aberdeen, Shinnie moved on to Derby County in 2019. Over the following three seasons, he scored a total of 6 goals and was seen on the pitch for 23 to 41 games per season.
He then spent the 2022 - 2023 season at Wigan Athletic where he made 19 appearances. In the latter half of 2022 - 2023 to the current season of 2024 - 2025, Shinnie returned to Aberdeen, where he maintains a respectable performance with as many as 37 appearances in a season and a total of 3 goals scored. So far in the current season, he has made six first team appearances.
His valued contribution has been witnessed in various tournaments as well. During the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aberdeen, Shinnie scored two goals from five starts and a substitute appearance. He also scored a goal for Aberdeen during the three starts in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024, and added four starts to his name in the Conference League the same year.
