Graeme Shinnie, a proud Scot born on 4 August 1991, is primarily stationed as a central defensive midfielder for the rugged Aberdeen Football Club. A solid figure on the pitch, Shinnie stands at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighs roughly 11st 4lb (72kg). He has claimed the number 4 jersey as his own.
As of now, his market value circles around a humble £250k, as reported by Transfermarkt. He is contracted to stick with the Dons till the end of May 2026, a pact that remains effective for approximately another year and a month.
Shinnie's allegiance to the colours of football submerged in the early days of his career, when he joined the Scottish League One side, Inverness CT, as a trainee in July 2008. He made sporadic appearances, marking his first touch on the professional pitch in the 2009-2010 season. Thereafter, his involvement grew consistently with each passing season, leaving his impressions in the form of goals in the 2011-2012, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons.
In the summer of 2015, the Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen swooped in to secure Shinnie's proficiency from Inverness CT. Shinnie responded admirably, making regular appearances and contributing with a decent amount of goals for the Dons from the midfield. His consistent performances caught the attention of cross-border suitors.
Derby County, a Championship side in England, became his destination in July 2019. Despite a notable decrease in scoring, his appearances remained consistent, proving his invaluable contribution to the Rams in seasons 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. A brief stint at Wigan Athletic was punctuated by a loan spell back at his former club, Aberdeen, in January 2023, before finalising a permanent return to the Dons in July of the same year.
The latest season 2024-2025 witnessed a well-rounded Shinnie, dawning the Aberdeen jersey in 36 league matches and managing a solitary goal. His all-around efforts haven't waned as he marked his appearances with goals in the League Cup 2024-2025 and Scottish Cup 2024-2025 while also contributing on the European front in the Conference League 2023-2024.
