Paul McGinn, born on 22 October 1990 in Scotland, is a resilient central defender for Motherwell FC. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 10st 5lb (66kg), he is known for his commanding presence on the field. He currently holds the number 16 jersey. His present market value is estimated around £90k, as cited by Transfermarkt.
McGinn started his professional career with Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship in July 2008. He gradually gained prominence with solid performances and an increased number of appearances per season. He left Queen's Park in September 2012, following an opportunity to play for St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. His consistency in performances followed him to the Premiership where he continued delivering impressive results on the field.
In November 2012, McGinn was loaned to Queen's Park in the Scottish Championship where his efforts led to a commendable number of first-team appearances. His performance on the return to St Mirren was equally laudable, so much so that he was loaned to Dumbarton in League Two in January 2013. McGinn didn't miss a beat during his tenure at Dumbarton, clocking substantial first-team appearances and registering goals to his name.
McGinn's journey in Scottish football continued, as he transferred to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership in July 2014. His performance continued to turn heads, as he notched considerable first-team appearances and goals over two seasons. By July 2016, McGinn made his way to England, signing with Chesterfield in League Two. A year later, he returned to Scotland, signing for Partick Thistle.
McGinn's successful career took another turn in July 2018, when he transferred back to St Mirren in the Premiership. As ever, his consistent performance led to significant contributions on the pitch. January 2020 saw McGinn make the move to Hibernian FC in the Premiership, with the transfer fee remaining undisclosed. At Hibernian, McGinn continued his trend of strong league performances, racking up dozens of first-team appearances and regularly finding the back of the net.
After a couple of impressive seasons at Hibernian, in July 2022 McGinn transferred to Motherwell FC, where he continues to play till date. With generous appearances and goals consistently adding to his stat-sheet, McGinn maintains his status as a reliable and robust central defender. The current season of 2025-2026 sees him making substantial contributions on the field.
Furthermore, McGinn gained experience in both local and national competitions, participating in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Motherwell with four starts and the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Motherwell making a single start.
