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Season 25582
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John McGinn is a midfielder from Scotland who plays for Aston Villa, wearing shirt number 7. This season he has provided 1 assist in 6 appearances. Born in 1994, he stands 1.78 m tall.
Player information
Known as
J. McGinn
Position
Midfielder
Team
Aston Villa
Nationality
Scotland
Date of birth
18 October 1994
Age
31 years
Height
1.78 m
Weight
68 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
7
Season statistics
6
Matches
0
Goals
1
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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L
L
L
W
Trophy cabinet · 2 won
Carabao Cup
1×
Honours and individual awards
John McGinn has won 12 individual honours across 8 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- SFWA International Player of the Year 4× 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
- Aston Villa Player of the Season 2018–19
- Scottish Championship Player of the Season 2016–17
Other honours
- UEFA Europa Conference League Team of the Season 2023–24
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2025–26
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Superior Player of the Match award
Monthly and one-off awards
- Scottish Championship Player of the Month 2× 2015, 2016
- Aston Villa Goal of the Season 2024–25
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Aston Villa © Captain -
Scotland National team
The career of John McGinn so far
John McGinn's career began at St. Mirren. He moved to Hibernian in 2015 for €1.2m and then to Aston Villa in 2018 for €3.1m. He has won 7 trophies, including Europa League, Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Aston Villa.
Career history · 2 transfers
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2018
Hibernian Aston Villa
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2015
St. Mirren Hibernian
Frequently asked questions about John McGinn
What team does John McGinn play for?
John McGinn plays for Aston Villa.
What position does John McGinn play?
John McGinn plays as a midfielder, usually as a central midfield.
How old is John McGinn?
John McGinn is 31 years old, born on 18 October 1994.
How tall is John McGinn?
John McGinn is 1.78 m (5′10″) tall.
Where is John McGinn from?
John McGinn is from Scotland.
Which teams has John McGinn played for?
John McGinn has played for St. Mirren, Hibernian and Aston Villa.
What shirt number does John McGinn wear?
John McGinn wears shirt number 7 for Aston Villa.
When did John McGinn join Aston Villa?
John McGinn joined Aston Villa from Hibernian on 8 August 2018 for a fee of €3.1m.