John McGinn, a Scotsman born on 18 October 1994, is a renowned midfielder currently playing at Aston Villa. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.78m) and weighing in at 11st (70kg), this stalwart central midfielder wears the number 7 jersey for his club and has had the honour of representing the national Scottish team.
Now at the age of 30, McGinn's current market value is estimated at around £15.5m, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Aston Villa still extends for another 2 years and 1 month, set to expire on 30 June 2027.
McGinn's professional career took off in July 2010, when he joined St Mirren in the Premiership as a trainee. In his first season of top-flight football (2012-2013), he made 22 first appearances and scored one goal for St Mirren. The following season saw him make 35 appearances and score three goals. He maintained a similar performance level in the 2014-2015 season, making 30 appearances in league matches.
In July 2015, he transferred to Hibernian, also in the Scottish Premiership, for a modest fee of about £170,000. During his tenure at Hibernian, McGinn exhibited consistent performance. He played 36 matches and scored three goals in his first season (2015-2016), followed by another 29 appearances and four goals in the next season. In the 2017-2018 season, he improved his goal tally to five whilst making 35 appearances. Lastly, before moving on the following season, he made a single appearance in the 2018-2019 season.
McGinn then made the leap to the Premier League in England by transferring to Aston Villa for approximately £2.8m in August 2018. His performance at Villa has been noteworthy; he made 40 appearances and six goals in his first season, followed by a series of consistent performances, highlighted by the 2023-2024 season where he scored six goals in 35 appearances. The 2024-2025 season sees him maintaining his regular spot on the team with 34 appearances and a single goal.
Besides his domestic performances, McGinn has represented Aston Villa and Scotland in several prestigious competitions. He participated in the FA Cup and League Cup (2024-2025) for Aston Villa, the Euro 2024 and Euro Qualifiers (2022-2024) for Scotland, the Nations League (2024-2025) for Scotland, and the Conference League (2023-2024) and Champions League (2024-2025) for Villa. Among these, his performances in the Euro Qualifiers, Nations League, Conference League and Champions League stand out, where he netted a combined total of eight goals.
Spanning his football journey from St Mirren to Aston Villa, John McGinn has showcased a consistent and reliable performance, whether it be domestic or international competitions. His longevity and versatility in football continue to resonate in the number 7 jersey at Aston Villa and the Scottish national team.
