Edward McGinty

Edward Joseph McGinty (born 5 August 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers. Born in Scotland, he represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.

Club career Born in Motherwell, McGinty played youth football in his native Scotland for Celtic and Hibernian before joining Irish club Sligo Rovers in 2016.

He moved to English club Oxford United in July 2022 on a three-year contract. He made his debut for Oxford on 9 August 2022 in an EFL Cup win over Championship side Swansea City, making a crucial save in the penalty shootout to help his side to the win. He made his Football League debut in a 3–0 defeat on 26 December 2022 against Ipswich Town. On 24 January 2024 he was loaned back to Sligo Rovers.

On 9 January 2025, McGinty signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers on a multi-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

International career McGinty was born in Scotland to Irish parents, and holds dual citizenship. He is an Ireland youth international. On 16 November 2020, he made his Republic of Ireland under-21 debut against Iceland in a Under-21 European Championship qualifier, but they were beaten 2–1.

Career statistics

Honours Shamrock Rovers League of Ireland Premier Division: 2025 FAI Cup: 2025