Niall McGinn
Irish footballer, crucial for Aberdeen

Born
July 20th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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McGinn is a professional footballer who played primarily as a winger. He began his career with Derry City in the League of Ireland before moving to Scotland. At Aberdeen, he was instrumental in securing the team's success in various competitions. McGinn has also represented the national team of Ireland at various levels, contributing to their campaign in international matches.
Played for Aberdeen FC and won the Scottish League Cup in 2014
Represented the Republic of Ireland at multiple international fixtures
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