Biography
Who is John McGinn?
Early life and education
John McGinn was born in Glasgow, United Kingdom. He attended St Peter the Apostle High School during his youth in Scotland. He grew up in a family involved in football.
His professional path began at the Ralston Academy as a youth player for St Mirren. He eventually moved into the first team during the pre-season of the 2012-13 season.
Career at St Mirren and Hibernian
John McGinn started his senior career at St Mirren. He was part of the squad that won the Scottish League Cup in 2013. During his time there, he also experienced relegation from the Scottish Premiership at the end of the 2014-15 season.
In July 2015, he signed a four-year contract with Hibernian. While playing for Hibs, he won the Scottish Cup in 2016 and helped the club achieve promotion in 2017. He was nominated for the 2017-18 PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year award during his tenure.
Success with Aston Villa
In August 2018, McGinn moved to English football to join Aston Villa. He scored the decisive goal in the play-off final to secure promotion to the Premier League. He later became the club captain in July 2022.
John McGinn led the team to a UEFA Europa League victory in the 2025-26 season. He reached a milestone of 300 appearances for the club in November 2025. His goal against Paris Saint-Germain in April 2025 was voted the club's Goal of the Season.
International career with Scotland
He has represented Scotland at several levels, including the under-19 and under-21 teams. His senior international debut occurred in March 2016 against Denmark. He has since played in UEFA Euro 2020, Euro 2024, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Currently, he stands as the fifth-highest goalscorer for the national team. He also holds the record for being the third-highest capped player in the country's history.
Birthday and age
John McGinn was born on October 18, 1994, which makes John 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. John shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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