JOHN MCGINN
Midfielder · Aston Villa · Premier League
“Relentless box-to-box engine with a combative edge.”
GoalPost verdict
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GoalPost read
Relentless box-to-box engine with a combative edge.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Relentless box-to-box engine with a combative edge.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
78%
Last Updated
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GoalPost verdict
Relentless box-to-box engine with a combative edge.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
Current
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
29Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
50Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
55Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
77Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.28
0.94
per 90
0.61
29%
50%
1.63
1.6
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.28
season rate
Shots / 90
0.94
shot volume
Shot accuracy
65%
22/34 on target
Conversion
29%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.50
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.63
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
McGinn plays like a midfielder built to keep the game at full tilt. He shuttles between the lines, presses aggressively, and gives Scotland a constant outlet with his energy, timing, and willingness to hunt the ball. In the box-to-box role, he sets the tempo by closing space quickly and driving the team forward with purpose.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For Scotland at World Cup 2026, he matters because he brings bite, balance, and urgency to the midfield. In a tournament that rewards discipline and intensity, McGinn gives the squad a reliable presence who can unsettle opponents and keep Scotland competitive in the middle of the pitch.
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Analysis overview
McGinn plays like a midfielder built to keep the game at full tilt. He shuttles between the lines, presses aggressively, and gives Scotland a constant outlet with his energy, timing, and willingness to hunt the ball. In the box-to-box role, he sets the tempo by closing space quickly and driving the team forward with purpose.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.94
SoT / 90
0.61
Accuracy
65%
Conversion
29%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Relentless box-to-box engine with a combative edge.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 6.70 |
 Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 7.25 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 6.3 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 6.6 |
 UEFA Europa League | 12 | 5 | 2 | 715 | 7.34 |
 Premier League | 30 | 5 | 4 | 2,169 | 6.95 |
| Total | 47 | 10 | 7 | 3,267 | 6.86 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.28
Shots
0.94
per 90
Shots on target
0.47
Conversion %
29%
Dribbles
50%
Key passes
1.63
Pass accuracy
77%
Fouls won
1.96
per 90
Def actions
1.57
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 |  Brazil | World Cup | L0-3 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Jun 19 |  Morocco | World Cup | L0-1 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jun 14 |  Haiti | World Cup | W0-1 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 7.8 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Premier League2,169 (66%)UEFA Europa League715 (22%)Friendlies149 (5%)League Cup90 (3%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Scotland | World Cup | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.17 | 6.78 |
| 2025/26 |  Aston Villa | Premier League | 47 | 10 | 7 | 0.36 | 7.02 |
| 2024/25 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 68 | 6 | 8 | 0.21 | 7.01 |
| 2023/24 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 66 | 12 | 9 | 0.32 | 7.09 |
| 2022/23 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 48 | 6 | 5 | 0.23 | 7.09 |
Career highlights
Championship
2016/2017
League Cup
2012/2013
Queensland Champions Cup
2022
Scottish Cup
2015/2016
Career timeline detail
Aston Villa
2018 – Present
Apps
229
Goals
34
Assists
29
Minutes
17,203
Competition breakdown
| Premier League | 47 app | 10 g | 7.02 |
| Premier League | 68 app | 6 g | 7.01 |
| Premier League | 66 app | 12 g | 7.09 |
| Premier League | 48 app | 6 g | 7.09 |
Goal timeline
34 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Scotland
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.02
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Scotland
Group context
Tournament overview
For Scotland at World Cup 2026, he matters because he brings bite, balance, and urgency to the midfield. In a tournament that rewards discipline and intensity, McGinn gives the squad a reliable presence who can unsettle opponents and keep Scotland competitive in the middle of the pitch.
Appearances
10
Best finish
Group
FIFA rank
43
Titles
0
Scotland · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
70
Avg rating
7.02
Minutes
3,267
G/A 90
0.47
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
Scotland · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Haiti | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 AM |
| Jun 19 | Morocco | Gillette Stadium | 10:00 PM |
| Jun 24 | Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium | 10:00 PM |
J. McGinn · projection status
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