John McGinn
31-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 2/21/2026
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.
Suffers knee injury
McGinn was forced off in the 18th minute of Sunday's match against Everton due to knee injury, coach Unai Emery confirmed to the media. "I don't know, it's his knee. Of course when some players are getting injured, it is not good. It is football and we have to accept it. It is another opportunity for other players to play."
ANALYSIS
McGinn would need to leave the field just 18 minutes into the game, with the midfielder suffering a knee injury that seems concerning. The club is already low on midfielders and is now in a dire spot moving forward if McGinn misses time, with Evann Guessand entering in his spot Sunday. This could force the club to bring in a transfer this winter or find a new option in the middle, just holding their breath McGinn's injury looks worse than it really is.
McGinn would need to leave the field just 18 minutes into the game, with the midfielder suffering a knee injury that seems concerning. The club is already low on midfielders and is now in a dire spot moving forward if McGinn misses time, with Evann Guessand entering in his spot Sunday. This could force the club to bring in a transfer this winter or find a new option in the middle, just holding their breath McGinn's injury looks worse than it really is.
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Buries two in win
McGinn scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
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Assists opener Sunday
McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
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Records first season assist
McGinn assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.
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Inks new contract
McGinn signed a new contract with Aston Villa until 2028, the club announced.
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Four crosses Sunday
McGinn recorded two shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Manchester City.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.