John McGinn, born on 18 October 1994 (age 31), is a Scotland midfielder best known for his long spell at Aston Villa. Primarily a central midfielder, he wears the number 7 shirt and remains a regular first-team presence in 2026-27.
Villa is where his career has taken its clearest shape. Across nine seasons, he has made 278 league appearances and scored 28 league goals, numbers that speak to durability as much as quality. His most productive league campaign came in 2018-19, when he scored six times in 40 appearances.
He is still contributing rather than merely hanging around the squad. In 2026-27, he has made 10 appearances in all competitions for Aston Villa and scored twice, including six Premier League appearances and one goal. He has also featured in the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Champions League, scoring in the latter.
McGinn has remained involved with Scotland as well, with three World Cup appearances and one goal, six World Cup qualifying appearances, and four Nations League appearances with one goal. His current market value is around ยฃ13m, according to Transfermarkt.
His career is now overwhelmingly tied to Aston Villa: a Scottish midfielder who moved beyond being a useful signing and became a long-serving, relevant part of the side. In 2026-27, he is still playing regularly for club and country.
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