John McGinn
Midfielder #7
Age 31 years
Nationality Scotland
Market Value €15M
Career
AV
◀ 2018 Aston Villa from Hibernian
H
2015 Hibernian from ST Mirren
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
John McGinn's season performance cards
Bronze
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
3 Captain Matches
3 Captain Matches
0 As Captain
6.8 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
John McGinn is a solid CAPTAIN FANTASTIC for Aston Villa. Evidence: 3 Captain Matches.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (72/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
John McGinn Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 28%
Weight 18%
Experience 88%
vs Premier League
Height 20%
Weight 14%
Experience 86%
Traits
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Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 44
Shooting 72
Defense 42
Workrate 55
Passing 51
Key Strength 72 Shooting
Area to Watch 42 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for John McGinn this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa | 79' | 7.3 | - | - | 43 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa | 74' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland | 80' | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna | 64' | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 55 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa | 91' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa | 94' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham | 67' | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Aston Villa 2-0 Lille | 74' | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa | 61' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Lille 0-1 Aston Villa | 13' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Aston Villa 0-1 Everton | 18' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa | 73' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest | 83' | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa | 53' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa | 59' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 95 |
| May 10, 2026 | Burnley vs Aston Villa | 56 |
| May 17, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Liverpool | 51 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 60 |
Player Market Value
Track John McGinn's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €32.0M (Q2'22)
€32.0M €16.0M €0
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John McGinn is Aston Villa's Silver Engine, serving as a pillar of the club since his arrival in 2018. With eight career trophies to his name, including a historic Scottish Cup victory, the 32-year-old veteran provides the essential leadership required for the squad's structural integrity.
Across 22 appearances this term, McGinn has logged 1,607 minutes of action, proving his durability as a full_season reliable performer. While his primary role is that of a tireless Engine, his Shooting dimension has become his most potent weapon, particularly during his current hot streak where he has netted two goals in his last five matches. Holding the CAPTAIN FANTASTIC badge, he consistently leads by example, and a current form rating of 100 indicates he is on an upward trajectory that far exceeds his standard season ability.
Despite a market value of €16M showing a falling trend, his impact on the team's tactical Balance remains undeniable. His ability to control the Intensity of the midfield battle ensures that Villa remains competitive against the division's elite.