Paul McGinn, born on 22 October 1990 (age 35), is a Scottish central defender with Motherwell, where he wears the number 16 shirt. His current market value is around £85,000, according to Transfermarkt.
McGinn’s early senior years included loan football, which gave him the sort of practical education defenders usually need before they settle into regular first-team work. His career has been built more on dependability than spectacle, which is no bad thing for a player in his position.
His most productive league season came at St Mirren in 2018-2019, when he scored three goals in 35 appearances. That was a useful attacking return for a defender, but the broader point was the volume of football: McGinn was established, trusted and playing every week.
At Motherwell, he has remained a regular first-team presence into 2025-2026. He has made 33 league appearances this season, along with four in the League Cup and one in the Scottish Cup, taking him to 38 appearances in all competitions without a goal.
McGinn’s career has been a steady one: early loans, a solid St Mirren spell, and continued relevance at Motherwell. He is not a headline act, but he has stayed in senior football by being useful, available and trusted.
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