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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Scotland international
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- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Scotland
- Date of birth
- 03 Oct 1980 (45 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. McGovern
Jon-Paul McGovern recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Scotland vs Cote d'Ivoire
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International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
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Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Scotland vs Denmark
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 4 – 2 |
Greece vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 15 Nov 2025 | 3 – 2 |
|
Scotland vs Belarus
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 12 Oct 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Haiti vs Scotland
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Morocco
|
FIFA World Cup | 19 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Brazil
|
FIFA World Cup | 24 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Slovenia vs Scotland
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Scotland vs Switzerland
|
UEFA Nations League | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Jon-Paul McGovern transfer history (18 moves)
Elgin City
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Clyde
Elgin City
Stirling Albion
Clyde
Ayr United
Stirling Albion
Derry City
Ayr United
Celtic Nation FC
Derry City
Free player
Celtic Nation FC
Carlisle United
Free player
Swindon Town
Carlisle United
Milton Keynes Dons
Swindon Town
Sheffield Wednesday
Milton Keynes Dons
Livingston
Sheffield Wednesday
Celtic FC
Livingston
Sheffield United
Celtic FC
Celtic FC
Sheffield United
Celtic U20
Celtic FC
Celtic U17
Celtic U20
Celtic Boys Club
Celtic U17
Scotland national team
About Jon-Paul McGovern
Jon-Paul McGovern is a 45-year-old Scotland professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 03 October 1980 in Scotland, Jon-Paul McGovern has been eligible for senior professional football since 1997. Jon-Paul McGovern stands 173 cm tall and weighs 75 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Scotland national team fixtures are played, Jon-Paul McGovern's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Haiti vs Scotland in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 01:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Scotland 0-1 Cote d'Ivoire in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Jon-Paul McGovern hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Jon-Paul McGovern
What team does Jon-Paul McGovern play for?
Jon-Paul McGovern's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Jon-Paul McGovern play?
Jon-Paul McGovern plays as a midfielder.
How old is Jon-Paul McGovern?
Jon-Paul McGovern was born on 03 October 1980, making them 45 years old.
What nationality is Jon-Paul McGovern?
Jon-Paul McGovern represents Scotland.
How tall is Jon-Paul McGovern?
Jon-Paul McGovern stands 173 cm tall and weighs 75 kg.
Is Jon-Paul McGovern left-footed or right-footed?
Jon-Paul McGovern's preferred foot is right.
Does Jon-Paul McGovern play for the national team?
Jon-Paul McGovern is eligible for Scotland. Their next match is Haiti vs Scotland on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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