John McGinn

John McGinn is a dynamic midfielder for Aston Villa, known for his energy, tenacity, and leadership on the pitch. A box-to-box player, McGinn excels in breaking up play, making key tackles, and driving forward with the ball. His powerful shooting, vision, and work ethic make him a vital part of Aston Villa’s midfield. As the club captain, McGinn's leadership and consistent performances have earned him a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders.

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PSG and Barcelona hold on as Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund come up short

PSG and Barcelona hold on as Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund come up short

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Barcelona and Paris St Germain survived spirited comebacks from Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa respectively to reach the Champions League…

Apr 15, 2025

Aston Villa out of Champions League as thrilling fightback comes up just short

Aston Villa out of Champions League as thrilling fightback comes up just short

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Aston Villa’s Champions League dream is over after they fell agonisingly short of pulling off one of the great…

Apr 15, 2025

John McGinn: I felt pressure as second-tier player during first Scotland call-up

John McGinn: I felt pressure as second-tier player during first Scotland call-up

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn is proud to be turning up for Scotland duty as a Champions League quarter-finalist after…

Mar 18, 2025

Aston Villa captain John McGinn ‘dares to dream’ against PSG

Aston Villa captain John McGinn ‘dares to dream’ against PSG

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn is pinching himself at the prospect of playing Paris St Germain over 20 years after…

Mar 13, 2025

Tuesday’s briefing: Sels Forest’s cup hero as Arsenal and Villa focus on Europe

Tuesday’s briefing: Sels Forest’s cup hero as Arsenal and Villa focus on Europe

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Penalty heroics from Matz Sels helped Nottingham Forest complete the FA Cup quarter-final line-up on Monday, but the focus for…

Mar 4, 2025

John McGinn feels best could be yet to come as Villa look ‘to make some history’

John McGinn feels best could be yet to come as Villa look ‘to make some history’

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Aston Villa captain John McGinn says the best could be yet to come from his side this season as they…

Mar 3, 2025

Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB Leipzig

Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB Leipzig

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Aston Villa’s impressive Champions League debut continued as they strengthened their chances of automatic qualification to the last 16…

Dec 10, 2024

John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland

John McGinn reflects on ‘roller coaster’ ride as Scotland triumph in Poland

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Scotland midfielder John McGinn reflected on an emotional roller coaster ride in Warsaw after reaching a personal milestone, celebrating a…

Nov 19, 2024

Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland

Andy Robertson marks 80th Scotland cap with stoppage-time winner in Poland

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Andy Robertson marked his 80th cap with a sensational stoppage-time winner in Poland to retain Scotland’s hopes of staying…

Nov 18, 2024

Steve Clarke feels Scotland were ‘due’ after lucky break in win over Croatia

Steve Clarke feels Scotland were ‘due’ after lucky break in win over Croatia

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Steve Clarke felt his Scotland side ended their long wait for a win with arguably their poorest performance of the…

Nov 15, 2024

John McGinn Scotland’s super-sub in win over 10-man Croatia

John McGinn Scotland’s super-sub in win over 10-man Croatia

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John McGinn came off the bench to end Scotland’s 10-game run without a competitive victory by firing an 86th-minute…

Nov 15, 2024

Scotland boss Steve Clarke pleased to get injured players back for next matches

Scotland boss Steve Clarke pleased to get injured players back for next matches

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke welcomed a more “regular” feel to his squad after getting several players back from injury for…

Nov 4, 2024

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