Born on 4 August 1991, the rugged central defensive midfielder Graeme Shinnie currently ranks as a principal player for Aberdeen. This 5ft 8in (1.75m) figure weighs in at a robust 11st 4lb (72kg) and can typically be spotted donning the number 4 jersey. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is approximately £300k. As of now, his contract with Aberdeen has 1.5 years remaining, rustling towards its termination on 31 May 2026.
Shinnie's football career initiated when he joined Inverness CT as a trainee in the Scottish League One in July 2008. His steady footwork and persisting dedication saw him making consistent first team appearances each season and even netting a few goals. His exceptional performance predominantly stood out in the 2014 - 2015 season when he made 37 appearances and scored twice.
In July 2015, Shinnie proceeded to make an impactful shift from Inverness CT to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership. Throughout his term at Aberdeen, his performances have been consistently high, particularly standing out in the 2018 - 2019 season where he made 36 appearances, netting the ball thrice.
Shinnie made another transition in July 2019, this time to Derby County in the English Championship where he nuanced his skills further. After two and a half seasons with Derby County, he moved to Wigan Athletic in the English League One in January 2022, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed. His time at Wigan Athletic was brief, totalling 19 appearances in the first season.
In January 2023, Aberdeen secured Shinnie on loan from Wigan, until he made a permanent move back to Aberdeen in July 2023. His tenure at Aberdeen has been prolific, with the 2018 - 2019 season and the current 2024 - 2025 season being particularly noteworthy, where he made numerous appearances and scored goals consistently.
Perhaps the most riveting aspect of Shinnie's participation lies with his performance in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aberdeen. He scored twice in six starts and made one appearance as a substitute. He excelled in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 for Aberdeen, scoring one goal in three starts. For the Conference League 2023 - 2024, he made four starts for Aberdeen.
