John McGinn, born on 18 October 1994 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa, where he serves as captain, and represents the Scotland national team.
The energetic central midfielder is known for his tenacity, technical ability, vision, and leadership on the pitch.
Raised in a footballing family in the Clydebank area, McGinn attended St Columba’s High School and St Peter the Apostle High School before embarking on a professional career that has seen him rise from Scottish football to the top of English club football.
Siblings
John has two older brothers, Stephen and Paul, who are also professional footballers, and a twin sister named Katie.
All three brothers, Stephen, Paul, and John, have played for both St Mirren and Hibernian at various points in their careers, creating a remarkable family connection in Scottish football.
Their grandfather, Jack McGinn, was a former chairman of Celtic and president of the Scottish Football Association, further embedding the family in the sport’s history.
Career
McGinn began his senior career with St Mirren, making his debut as an 18-year-old in 2012.
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He contributed to the club’s Scottish League Cup victory in 2013 during his first full season.
After progressing through the ranks, he moved to Hibernian, where he played a key role in winning the Scottish Championship in 2016–17 and the Scottish Cup in 2015–16.
His impressive performances earned him a move to Aston Villa in 2018 for a fee reported around £2.85 million.
At Villa, McGinn quickly established himself as a vital player, helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League in his debut season.
Over the years, he has become a mainstay in the midfield, earning the captaincy with his leadership and consistency.
Internationally, he has been a cornerstone for Scotland, earning over 80 caps and scoring more than 20 goals, ranking among the nation’s all-time top contributors.
Accolades
With St Mirren, McGinn won the Scottish League Cup in 2013.
At Hibernian, he secured the Scottish Championship Player of the Season award for 2016–17 along with the Scottish Cup and Championship title.
With Aston Villa, he has contributed to successes including the Europa League in 2025–26 and other cup competitions.
Individually, he has been named SFWA International Player of the Year multiple times (2019–20 through 2022–23), Aston Villa Player of the Season in 2018–19, and has received recognition for standout goals.
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