Stephen McGinn (born 2 December 1988) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League One side Falkirk, where he is also club captain.
.jpg) McGinn with Scotland U21s in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 December 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Falkirk (captain) | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | St Mirren Boys Club | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | St Mirren | 74 | (7) |
| 2010–2013 | Watford | 38 | (2) |
| 2013 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 18 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | Sheffield United | 30 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Dundee (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | Dundee | 12 | (1) |
| 2015–2017 | Wycombe Wanderers | 31 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | St Mirren | 93 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Hibernian | 5 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Greenock Morton (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Kilmarnock | 35 | (1) |
| 2022– | Falkirk | 46 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Scotland U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Scotland U21 | 8 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 13 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:38, 13 October 2013 (UTC) | |||
He began his career with St Mirren in his native Scotland, before moving south of the border to sign for English Championship side Watford where he spent three and a half years but was on the sidelines for over a year due to a knee injury and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town upon his return to fitness. He moved to Sheffield United in June 2013, leaving the club in February 2015. After a short stint with Dundee, McGinn then had 18 months with Wycombe Wanderers.
McGinn returned to St Mirren in January 2017 and helped them win promotion in 2017–18. He left St Mirren during the 2020 close season, and played for Hibernian and Morton during the 2020–21 season. He signed for Kilmarnock in June 2021.
He has also represented Scotland at under-19 and under-21 level.
Club career edit
St Mirren edit
Born in Glasgow and raised in Clydebank,[1] McGinn started out at St Mirren FCBC (formerly the Football Club's Boys Club, now Youth Football Club), aged seven. He signed professional forms with St Mirren in July 2006, making his debut as a substitute on 1 January 2007 against Inverness CT. His first full appearance was in a 5–1 loss to Celtic on 20 January 2007, also scoring his first goal.[citation needed]
For the 2007–08 season, McGinn started on bench before making his first start of the season against Celtic at Parkhead on 8 December, he scored the opening goal in a 1–1 draw. His second goal of the season came as the only goal against Hearts. He made his first ever Scottish Cup appearance against Dumbarton on 12 January 2008, coming on in the 88 minute.[citation needed]
McGinn was named in the starting XI for the 2008–09 season, making a start against Celtic on the opening day. On 5 October 2008, he scored a vital goal against Rangers, where St Mirren won 1–0, the team's first home league win over Rangers in 22 years.[2]
McGinn started the 2009–10 season on bench in the Scottish League Cup game but then went on to score on his first start of the season in a 2–1 loss to Hibernian on 15 August 2009.[3] He continued his season with a brace against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, where The Buddies came from behind to win 2–1.
Watford edit
McGinn signed for Watford in January 2010, for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his first Watford appearance as a substitute against Newcastle United on 27 February 2010, and finished the season making two starts and seven sub appearances.[citation needed]
The following season McGinn established himself as a first-team regular for Watford, missing just four games between August and the end of February, before damaging his knee ligaments in a 1–1 draw against Doncaster Rovers. He was ruled out for the rest of the season and underwent knee surgery. McGinn returned to fitness a year later, playing 45 minutes in a reserve game, insisting afterwards that he felt good and stronger than when he got injured.[5]
In July 2012, McGinn signed a new contract to keep him at Vicarage Road for another year, with a one-year option held by the Hornets to extend the deal.[6]
Having failed to make an appearance for Watford during the first half of the following season, in January McGinn signed for Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of April.[7] He scored his first goal for Shrewsbury in a 2–1 home loss to Sheffield United on 9 February.[8] In June 2013, Watford announced that McGinn's contract would not be renewed and that he was due to be released as a free agent.[9]
Sheffield United edit
Following his release from Watford, McGinn signed for League One side Sheffield United in June 2013, agreeing a two-year contract with the option of a third year.[10] McGinn made his debut for the Blades in the opening fixture of the following season, in a 2–1 home win against Notts County.[11] Having been allowed to join Dundee on loan on 30 January 2015, McGinn's contract was then cancelled by Sheffield United on 2 February 2015.[12]
Dundee edit
On 30 January 2015, McGinn moved on loan to Dundee for the rest of the season. He joined his younger brother Paul at the Dens Park club.[13] On 2 February 2015, he signed permanently for Dundee after his Sheffield United contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[14]
Wycombe Wanderers edit
On 4 August 2015, McGinn joined League Two side, Wycombe Wanderers after a successful trial with the club. He signed a two-year contract, live on Sky Sports News HQ's 92Live programme.[15] On 13 February 2016, McGinn scored his first goal for Wycombe, the only goal in a league win against Exeter City at Adams Park.[16] On 25 January 2017, McGinn left Wycombe Wanderers after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[17]
St Mirren (second spell) edit
McGinn signed an 18-month contract with St Mirren in January 2017,[18] and played a major part in helping the club avoid relegation. He captained the club in season 2017–18, and was influential in helping Saints win the Scottish Championship title. After gaining promotion, McGinn then signed a two-year contract extension in April 2018.[19] In June 2020, McGinn left Saints when his contract expired.[20]
Hibernian edit
In September 2020, McGinn signed a contract with Hibernian that ran until the end of the 2020–21 season.[21][22]
Greenock Morton (loan) edit
In March 2021, McGinn joined Greenock Morton on loan until the end of the season.[23]
Kilmarnock edit
McGinn signed for Kilmarnock in June 2021.[24] He would enjoy a successful season and win the Scottish Championship with Killie.[25][26]
Falkirk edit
On 9 June 2022, McGinn signed for Scottish League One side Falkirk on a one-year deal with an option for a one-year extension.[27][28] In March 2024, McGinn won the League One title with the Bairns on the same night they destroyed Montrose at Links Park.[29]
International career edit
McGinn played for Scotland under-19s in a goalless draw against Slovakia in 2007,[30] and marked his debut for the under-21s by scoring in a 5–2 win against Albania in April 2009.[4] He went on to make a total of 8 appearances at under-21 level.[31]
Personal life edit
McGinn was born to parents Stephen and Mary, a teacher. His grandfather, Jack McGinn, is a former Celtic chairman and Scottish Football Association president.[32][33]
McGinn was raised in Duntocher alongside his three younger siblings, Paul and twins John and Katie. His brothers are also professional footballers. Between May 2018 and January 2020, Stephen and Paul both represented St Mirren, and the brothers were in the same squad at Hibernian for the 2020–21 season. John has also represented both clubs, and like Stephen came through the youth system at St Mirren.[32][34][35][1]
In 2020, McGinn became a father for the first time.[32]
Career statistics edit
- As of 13 April 2024[36]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| St Mirren | 2006–07 | Scottish Premier League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | |
| 2007–08 | Scottish Premier League | 25 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 | Scottish Premier League | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | ||
| 2009–10 | Scottish Premier League | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | — | 22 | 4 | ||
| Total | 75 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 8 | ||
| Watford | 2009–10 | Championship | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | Championship | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 33 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | ||
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2012–13 | League One | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Sheffield United | 2013–14 | League One | 30 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| Dundee | 2014–15[b] | Scottish Premiership | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2015–16 | League Two | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 2 | ||
| St Mirren | 2016–17 | Scottish Championship | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | Scottish Championship | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 1 | |
| 2018–19 | Scottish Premiership | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 3 | |
| 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Total | 93 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 116 | 7 | ||
| Hibernian | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | |
| Greenock Morton (loan) | 2020–21 | Scottish Championship | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Kilmarnock | 2021–22 | Scottish Championship | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Falkirk | 2022–23 | Scottish League One | 34 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 47 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | Scottish League One | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Total | 46 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 63 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 388 | 22 | 30 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 482 | 27 | ||
- ^ Includes one appearance not recorded on Soccerbase or Soccerway. "Ayr 0-2 St Mirren". BBC Sport. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ Note: McGinn made one appearance after signing on loan before signing permanently on 2 February 2015.
- ^ Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Counting two appearances in the Challenge Cup and two appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
Honours edit
St Mirren
Kilmarnock
Falkirk
References edit
- ^ a b "The making of John McGinn and how Aston Villa star defied fears he'd never make it". Daily Record. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "St Mirren 1–0 Rangers". St Mirren. 5 October 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
- ^ "Hibernian 2–1 St Mirren". St Mirren. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
- ^ a b "St Mirren sell midfielder Stephen McGinn to Watford". BBC Sport. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
- ^ "Watford's Stephen McGinn 'stronger' after year out". BBC Sport. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ^ "Watford midfielder Stephen McGinn signs new one-year contract with Vicarage Road club". Watford Observer. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ^ "McGinn Loan To Shrews". Watford F.C. 4 January 2013. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Shrewsbury 1–2 Sheffield Utd". BBC Sport. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "Released Players Confirmed". Watford F.C. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Fabien Brandy one of four new signings". BBC Sport. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Sheffield United's David Weir off to winning start against Notts County". The Guardian. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "McGinn contract cancelled". Sheffield United F.C. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Dundee take Stephen McGinn on loan from Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
- ^ "Dundee: Paul Heffernan & Ben Priest move to Dens Park". BBC Sport. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn joins on two-year deal". Wycombe. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Exeter City". BBC Sport. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn leaves the club". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ "McGinn keen to prove top-flight worth". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn signs contract extension". BBC Sport. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "St Mirren: Captain McGinn and goalkeeper Hladky among 13 departures". BBC Sport. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "STEPHEN MCGINN COMPLETES MOVE". hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian FC. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Hibernian sign Stephen McGinn to end of season". BBC. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn Signs on Loan". gmfc.net. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Kilmarnock snap up Stephen McGinn as he becomes latest summer recruit". Daily Record. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Kilmarnock beat Arbroath to clinch Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Killie win Championship title and promotion to Premiership". Kilmarnock FC. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn Signs!". Falkirk FC. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ "McGinn teams up with former Hibs team-mate as he completes Falkirk switch". edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
- ^ a b "Falkirk crowned champions prior to rampant victory". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "U19 squad matches". Scottish Football Association. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "U21 squad matches". Scottish Football Association. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "How Aston Villa, Motherwell and Falkirk are propelled by the McGinn Brothers". The Athletic. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Grahame, Ewing (26 November 2012). "St Mirren's John McGinn continues the family dynasty". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ "Sibling rivalry drives McGinn on". Yahoo. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ "McGinn brothers prepare to do battle". The Sheffield Star. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "Stephen McGinn". Soccerbase. 23 August 2013.
- ^ Online, Record Sport (14 April 2018). "St Mirren win Championship title". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
External links edit
- Stephen McGinn at Soccerbase
- Sheffield United FC Official Player Profile
