John McGinn, a sturdy midfielder born in Scotland on the 18th of October 1994, is noted for his performances with Aston Villa where he currently plays in the central position. At 31 years of age, the Scotsman stands at around 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 metres) tall and weighs 70 kilograms (around 11 stone). His stature has certainly not hindered his on-field performances, with the number 7 jersey regularly seen darting around the pitch. Aside from his career in England, McGinn also represents his home country on the international stage.
Based on the valuation from Transfermarkt, his current market value is in the region of £13 million.
His professional adventure started in July of 2010 when St Mirren welcomed him as a trainee. McGinn took to professional football like a duck to water with his debut season (2012-2013) at St Mirren witnessing him making 22 first team appearances and scoring one significant goal. Subsequent seasons only saw an up-tick in appearances with 35 and 30 for the following two seasons, respectively.
The summer of 2015 saw John McGinn head east to join Hibernian for a transfer fee of approximately £170k. His inaugural season at Hibernian, 2015-2016, saw him take the field 36 times, netting three goals. Throughout his stay at Hibs, he consistently found his name on the team sheet, making a sum total of 101 appearances.
A significant career shift occurred in August 2018, when McGinn left Scotland for the sunny shores of England and joined Aston Villa. The transfer was reported to be in the region of £2.8 million, a relative bargain for the club. Since his move, his place in the top-tier football of England was solidified with seasons recording 34 or more appearances. Over the years at Villa, he netted an impressive number of goals including six in both the 2018-2019 and 2023-2024 seasons.
McGinn's not only made waves domestically, but also on an international stage. His performances in the World Cup Qualifiers for Scotland and the Europa League for Aston Villa in the 2025-2026 season were noteworthy.
