John McGinn is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Scotland national team and Aston Villa. Born on October 18, 1994, in Glasgow, McGinn began his career at St Mirren before moving to Hibernian in 2015. Known for his energy, tenacity, and goal-scoring ability from midfield, he helped Hibernian win the Scottish Championship in 2017. In 2018, he joined Aston Villa, where he became a key player, contributing to their promotion to the Premier League and establishing himself as a fan favorite. McGinn has also been a regular for Scotland, earning numerous caps and representing his country in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2020.