John McGinn is a sturdy force in the world of football. Born in Scotland, on the 18th of October, 1994, McGinn is now a seasoned midfielder who currently ensures Aston Villa's effective centre field presence. He stands at 5ft 10in (1.78 metres) tall and weighs 11 stone (70kg). His number 7 jersey has also been sported in the Scottish national team where his Scottish roots always stay close, even on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, McGinn's present market value floats around £13m - a figure befitting a man of his footballing calibre.
July 2010 marked an important stepping stone in McGinn’s football career when he joined St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. Right from his debut season (2012 - 2013) at St Mirren, McGinn started to make his presence felt. During his three seasons at St Mirren, he accumulated total of 87 first team appearances, including 22 in his debut season, scoring 4 goals in the league matches.
McGinn's journey continued as he packed his bags from St Mirren to travel towards Hibernian, another esteemed club in the Scottish Premiership, in July 2015 for a sum of £170k. He had a fruitful span at Hibernian with 101 first team appearances and scoring fifteen goals in the league over four seasons.
In August 2018, McGinn crossed the borders from Scotland and joined Aston Villa of the English Premier League. The transfer was estimated to be approximately £2.8m. Since joining the Villans till the current season 2025 - 2026, McGinn has been a reliable workhorse for the side, contributing in every season with appearances and goals. So far, he has made 251 first team appearances for Aston Villa, scoring a total of 22 goals in the league.
In addition to his club duties, McGinn has also helped in lifting his side on numerous occasions in domestic cups and has represented Scotland on various stages. He has brought his goal scoring prowess to the international level as well, showcasing his skills in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026 and the Nations League 2024-2025. Aston Villa have also benefited from his presence in the Europa League 2025-2026, scoring twice in five appearances.
