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John McGinn enjoys most successful season with Aston Villa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:51 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

John McGinn enjoys most successful season with Aston Villa

Summary

John McGinn, at 31, is celebrating his highest-scoring season at Aston Villa and recently lifted the club's first major silverware in 30 years. Following Unai Emery's appointment as head coach, McGinn expressed initial concerns about his future role with the team. However, he has since established himself as a key figure, contributing significantly to Villa's success. McGinn is set to embark on another Champions League campaign, while also preparing for an upcoming World Cup. His journey from a debut in the Premier League to captaincy in the Europa League reflects his impact at the club.

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By the Numbers

•McGinn lifted Villa's first major trophy in 30 years last month.
•He achieved his highest-scoring season at club level.
•McGinn played a pivotal role in Villa's return to the Premier League.
•Upcoming Champions League campaign awaits Aston Villa.
•McGinn is also gearing up for the World Cup.

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6:51 AMYahoo Sports — 'Success seems to follow larger-than-life McGinn'

What they're saying

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In the days following Unai Emery's appointment as Aston Villa head coach, John McGinn was north of the border catching up with some old friends when some classic west of Scotland pessimism set in. McGinn lifted Villa's first major silverware in 30 years last month and the 31-year-old has just enjoyed his highest-scoring season at club level. A crunching tackle at the Holte End against Wigan on his Villa debut endeared him to the support.
— Yahoo Sports

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