John McGinn, born on the 18th of October 1994, is a well-regarded central midfielder for Aston Villa. Born and bred in Scotland, the 30-year-old stands at 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall and weighs in at 11st (70kg). Notably, he dons the number 7 jersey, a figure that resonates through his esteemed career at various clubs and on the international stage. Having played for Scotland's national team, McGinn has certainly made a name for himself.
As of current times, McGinn's transfer market value stands around £15.5m (€18.00m) as per Transfermarkt. His existing contract with Aston Villa is due to run until the 30th of June 2027, offering him a potential period for growth within the Premier League.
McGinn's football career ignited in July 2010 when he joined St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. His debut season 2012 - 2013 witnessed his gradual introduction to first-team football, securing 22 appearances and one goal to his name. The subsequent season saw an increase in match appearances to 35, with an improved goal tally of three. He also remained a steadfast presence in the 2014 - 2015 season, securing another 30 first team appearances.
A significant change occurred in McGinn's career in July 2015, transferring from St Mirren to fellow Scottish Premiership side Hibernian for a fee of £170k. The following three seasons saw an increase in his goal tally, with 3, 4 and 5 goals respectively over three seasons. His final season at Hibernian was short-lived, however, making a solitary appearance before his transfer to Aston Villa.
The move to Aston Villa in August 2018 cost the English Premier League side a reasonable £2.8m. His stint at Villa has been successful, with numerous first-team appearances and a steady stream of goals scored over the seasons. The current season stands at 25 appearances, a testament to his value and contribution to the team.
McGinn's widespread participation and performance spread across different leagues and tournaments. It includes showings at the FA Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aston Villa, Euro 2024 for Scotland, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Scotland (where he slotted in three goals), Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Scotland, scoring two goals for the latter, Conference League 2023 - 2024 for Aston Villa and the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Aston Villa, leaving a profound impact overall.
