Player profile
John McGinn
Midfielder · Aston Villa
John McGinn built his career at St Mirren and Hibernian before joining Aston Villa in 2018 and later becoming club captain.
Career
McGinn made his St Mirren debut in October 2012 and started the League Cup final in his first senior season. He moved to Hibernian in 2015, helping the club lift the Scottish Cup and return to the top flight.
He scored the winning goal in Villa’s 2019 Championship play-off final. Named captain for 2023–24, he led the team to Champions League qualification with a top-four league finish.
Bio
Club career
- Aston Villa F.C.2018
- Hibernian F.C.2015–2018
- St. Mirren F.C.2012–2015
International career
- Scotland men's national football teamSince 2016Current
Youth caps: U21 (2014–2016) · U19 (2013–2014)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
An immediate Scotland impact2016
He was named player of the match on his Scotland debut, a 1–0 friendly win over Denmark.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Scottish FA — John McGinn biographyOctober 19, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 19, 2026.
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