John McGinn
31-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
McGinn was ever-present for Villa in 2024/25, combining energy, leadership and clutch performances in big games. He chipped in one goal and four assists in the Premier League while often covering ground box-to-box. His pressing intensity and ability to carry the ball through midfield remained vital in Villa's most competitive stretches. Heading into 2025/26, McGinn is still a central figure but may face more rotation with added depth. His ability to play in multiple positions should remain a key to playing time, but as seen last season when he scored three goals in Champions League compared to one in domestic play, upside is mostly inconsistent.
Nets one
McGinn scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus West Ham United.
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McGinn netted one goal with two key passes and and a shot on target during the win over West Ham. He made two starts in a row since returning from injury, scoring with a shot on target, three key passes and a successful dribble in that span, returning back to fitness after missing the previous seven PL games.
McGinn netted one goal with two key passes and and a shot on target during the win over West Ham. He made two starts in a row since returning from injury, scoring with a shot on target, three key passes and a successful dribble in that span, returning back to fitness after missing the previous seven PL games.
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Scores goal against Lille
McGinn has now started two straight matches since returning from injury and scored once in Thursday's Europa League win over Lille as he continues to build fitness for Aston Villa, according to coach Unai Emery, per John Townley from Birmingham Live. "He needs minutes. He's getting fit again and he will be very important. Today he played progressively getting better. The first half he was recovering confidence. The second half, he scored a goal which is very good for him to feel better."
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Plays 13 minutes Thursday
McGinn delivered one accurate cross during 13 minutes as a substitute in his return from a knee injury Thursday against Lille.
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Available off bench
McGinn (knee) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Lille.
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Travels to France
McGinn (knee) has traveled for Thursday's match against Lille and appears to be an option, according to manager Unai Emery. "He is here. Maybe as a captain, as well, he is adding something more, and he is coming back. We are happy, and try to recover his rhythm as soon as possible. But tomorrow, he is here, and he can play even in the beginning, or after."
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Joins training
McGinn (knee) was back in training Tuesday, according to Matt Maher of the Express and Star.
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Could sign new deal with Villa
McGinn could sign a new contract with Aston Villa due to the interest of other Premier League clubs in his services, according to Jacob Tanswell.
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Several teams are interested in signing the Aston Villa skipper, but the Midlands club is ready to extend him and reward his performances with a new deal. McGinn's current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and boss Unai Emery is keen on keeping him around since he believes the Scotland star is integral to his plans for this season and beyond.
Several teams are interested in signing the Aston Villa skipper, but the Midlands club is ready to extend him and reward his performances with a new deal. McGinn's current deal expires in the summer of 2027, and boss Unai Emery is keen on keeping him around since he believes the Scotland star is integral to his plans for this season and beyond.