Born on 20th July 1987 in Northern Ireland, Niall McGinn is a forward currently plying his trade for Greenock Morton. The 37-year old primarily operates as a right-winger and dons the number 20 jersey. Standing 6ft (1.83m) tall and weighing in at 11st 11lb (75kg), McGinn holds his own physically in the rough and tumble of competitive football.
The Northern Irishman's career began in earnest in January 2008 when he joined Derry City in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division, where he made an impact with six goals from 31 first-team appearances in his debut season. His performances caught the attention of Celtic, who secured his services for a fee around £200k in January 2009.
During his tenure at Celtic, spanning from January 2009 to July 2011, McGinn clocked in 28 first team appearances and netted a total of four goals in league matches. The period was however short-lived and in July 2011, the winger was loaned to Brentford in the Premier League, where he accumulated 37 appearances and 5 league goals under his belt.
McGinn's journey continued as he returned to Scotland, transferring from Celtic to Aberdeen in July 2012. The forward enjoyed a productive run with the club. Between the 2012 and 2021 seasons, McGinn had a stellar run, featuring consistently in the Aberdeen starting eleven and amassing an impressive tally of goals.
A brief sojourn saw McGinn move from Aberdeen to Gwangju FC in the K League 1 in the Republic of Korea in July 2017. His stint abroad was brief and by January 2018, McGinn was back in Scotland, rejoining Aberdeen. The following years at Aberdeen were marked by regular appearances and a steady influx of goals.
McGinn's subsequent moves saw him wear the colours of Dundee and Glentoran after leaving Aberdeen in January 2022. His stay at Dundee was punctuated by stints of frequent first team appearances, whilst his tenure at Glentoran witnessed a flurry of goals.
The winger currently finds himself on loan at Greenock Morton from Glentoran, having moved to the Scottish Championship side in August 2024. In the ongoing 2024-2025 season, McGinn has participated in five first team league matches for Greenock Morton so far.
In conclusion, Niall McGinn has had quite a remarkable career, punctuated by impressive performances and substantial contributions in front of goal. Having played for clubs in multiple countries, the forward continues to show his quality and adaptability, regardless of the stage.
