John McGinn: Aston Villa Player Profile, Stats & Honours


Club	Aston Villa FC
Position	Midfielder
Squad number	7
Age	31 (born Tue, 18 Oct 1994)
Nationality	Scotland
Height	178 cm

2026/2027 season

Stat	Total
Appearances	2
Minutes played	172

Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026

John McGinn at Aston Villa

Undoubtedly, John McGinn remains an absolute legend at Aston Villa. Initially, he joined the club in August 2018. Immediately, he established himself as a fan favourite. Specifically, he scored a crucial goal during the 2019 Championship play-off final. Consequently, he secured Villa’s vital promotion to the Premier League.

Furthermore, McGinn constantly improved his midfield performances over time. Therefore, the club officially appointed him captain in 2022. Afterwards, he led the team through an incredible transformational period. Specifically, he guided Villa into the Champions League in 2024. Next, he proudly captained the squad to Europa League glory in 2026. Ultimately, he has surpassed 328 appearances and 39 goals for the club.

Career Before Aston Villa

Before moving south, John McGinn built his reputation in Scotland. First, he emerged through the St Mirren youth academy. Eventually, he made his senior debut in October 2012. Moreover, he helped them win the Scottish League Cup in 2013.

Subsequently, he transferred to Hibernian in 2015. There, his career truly reached the next level. Crucially, he won the historic Scottish Cup with them in 2016. Additionally, he secured the Scottish Championship title the very next year. As a result, Aston Villa noticed his undeniable talent. Naturally, they brought him to England shortly after.