Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Glasgow |
Latest News about John McGinn
22/07/2026
John McGinn signed a new Aston Villa contract that will keep him at the club until 2028. The agreement extends the captain's stay after earlier reports had indicated a deal through 2027, confirming his longer-term commitment to the club.
22/07/2026
McGinn was reported to be facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury in Aston Villa's defeat to Everton. Match reports said he missed the squad's trip to Istanbul for a Europa League fixture, and Unai Emery later estimated that he could be out for around three to four weeks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa, which he captains, and the Scotland national team. |
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| Career Highlights | Named Aston Villa captain in July 2022. Won Player of the Match on senior Scotland debut in 2016. Featured in Euro 2020 (delayed to 2021) and Euro 2024. Helped Villa reach UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals in 2023/24 and secure top-four Premier League finish for first time since 1995/96. Completed the journey from Championship to Champions League with Villa, winning their first game against BSC Young Boys in 2024/25. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.78 m (5'10") |
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| Weight | 68 kg (149 lbs) |
| Jersey Number | 7 |
Career
| Current Club | Aston Villa | ||||||||||
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| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||||
| Captain | 1 | ||||||||||
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| International | Scotland national team | ||||||||||
| International Debut | 2016 | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined Scotland U19 team in 2013 | |
| 2. Made St. Mirren debut in Scottish top league in 2012 | |
| 3. Joined Hibernian at start of 2015-2016 season from Scottish Championship |