Table of Biography
John McGinn is a Scottish professional footballer. John McGinn is a midfielder for the English professional football club Premier League club FC Aston Villa, where he serves as captain, as well as the Scotland national team. Former St. Mirren and Hibernian player McGinn also played for Scotland’s under-19 and under-21 teams. John has been in the media spotlight after the English football club Manchester United showed an interest in buying him for the position of midfielder in 2022.
Early Life and Childhood
John McGinn was born on 18 October 1994 in Glasgow, Scotland, making him 27 years old as of 2022. He will be celebrating his 28th birthday in October with his family and friends. His nickname is Meatball.
John McGinn’s father’s name is Stephen McGinn and his mother is Mary McGinn. He has three siblings. He has two older brothers named Paul McGinn and Stephen McGinn Jr. Like John, they are both football players. Katie McGinn, John’s twin sister, is also his sibling. An interesting fact about the football player is that his grandfather Jack McGinn served as both the president of Celtic and the Scottish Football Association.
He would be seen attending every kid’s soccer event. He enjoyed playing football with his older siblings, Stephen and Paul. Furthermore, he practices Christianity as his religion. He holds a Scottish nationality and is of Caucasian ethnicity. His astrological or zodiac sign is Libra. When McGinn was a little boy, he had no concern about his future and simply cared about food. In addition to football, he enjoys swimming, traveling, and video gaming.
John McGinn – Education
He grew up in Clydebank and went to St. Peter the Apostle High School there. His additional academic credentials are unavailable. He might have skipped college because he got into playing at a young age.
John McGinn – Career and Professional Life
He began his football career at St. Mirren’s Ralston Academy as a young player. He moved up to the club’s main team in 2012. He and Jack Smith were named Player of the Tournament for the club’s U20 Kilbirnie Ladeside pre-season victory. Later, he made his debut against Celtic in a tough game, and then he committed to a three-year deal from 2012 to 2015.
McGinn signed a four-year contract to join Hibernian on July 31, 2015. McGinn and Aston agreed to a five-year contract extension on August 8, 2019. His agreement with the club was extended on December 11, 2020, extending his stay until 2025.
McGinn has competed for Scotland in U19 and U21 competitions. He made his full international debut in March 2016, representing Scotland at UEFA Euro 2020 against Denmark. He currently has 38 goals in his tally after scoring 31 goals in the league, one goal in the national cup, and two goals in the league cup.
Caption: John playing on the ground. Source: Instagram
Brand Endorsements
As Aston Villa looks to sign Philippe Coutinho permanently, he n has offered the loaned player a roaring endorsement. In the coming days, we may see him associating with many brands and supporting their products.
Awards and Nomination
He has been shortlisted among six nominees and has been awarded SFWA International Player of the Year for 2021. He has also won Aston Villa Player of the Season 2019 and Scottish Championship Player of the Season 2017.
Caption: John winning the award. Source: Instagram
John McGinn – Net Worth 2023
John McGinn’s estimated net worth is €8.5 million and his estimated salary is €1.5 million. His market value right now is €32 million.
Relationship Status
John McGinn has never been married. On the other hand, he is not single and is in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend Sara Stokes. The couple started dating in 2014. They aren’t married yet and have no children. They looked good together and might tie the knot in the future.
Caption: John with his girlfriend. Source: Insta
Scandal
John McGinn’s controversial foul on Leeds United star Archie Gray is compared to a Sunday League tackle by the player’s agent, Hayden Evans.
Body Measurements
John McGinn is 6 feet tall and weighs 68 kilograms. He has brown eye color and his hair is light brown. He has a muscular physique and likes to wear casual shoes in the UK size 8.
Social Media
John has 282k followers on Instagram and operates an Instagram account @johnmcginn7. His Twitter handle is @jmcginn7 with 167.2k followers.