John McGeady
- January 11, 2024
- Football Player
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John McGeady Biography
| Birthday | Apr 17 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
John McGeady is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 17, 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland.
McGeady was born in Glasgow to parents originally from County Donegal, and educated at Holyrood Secondary School. Residing in Govanhill, with his father and younger brother Pat he attended matches of Third Lanark, whose ground was located a few blocks from their home, until the club folded in 1967.
Beginning as an amateur in Scotland with Third Lanark (the juvenile team having continued after the demise of the professional arm), McGeady signed professional terms with Sheffield United in 1975, making 16 league appearances. He was briefly a teammate of the famous former Celtic winger Jimmy Johnstone, but suffered a serious injury to his knee aged 19.
John McGeady Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
John McGeady is one of the richest Football Player from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John McGeady 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
John McGeady (born 17 April 1958) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a winger in Scotland, England and the United States. He is the father of Republic of Ireland international player Aiden McGeady.
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Who is John McGeady Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. John McGeady celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.
Top Facts about John McGeady
- John McGeady was born on 17 April 1958.
- His parents were originally from County Donegal.
- He was educated at Holyrood Secondary School.
- He began his football career as an amateur with Third Lanark.
- He signed professional terms with Sheffield United in 1975.
- He was briefly a teammate of Jimmy Johnstone.
- He suffered a knee injury while with Sheffield United at age 19.
- He went on to play with the Southern California Lazers in American Soccer League.
- He made two league appearances for Newport County between 1978-79.
- He retired from football aged 23.
- After retirement he worked in the construction industry.
- He then became an English teacher at Holyrood Secondary.
- He is the father of Republic of Ireland international player Aiden McGeady.
- He and his family lived in Govanhill.
- Third Lanark’s ground was a few blocks from their home.
Where is Aiden McGeady now?
Sunderland A.F.C.
How old is Aiden McGeady?
36 years (April 4, 1986)
What nationality is Aiden McGeady?
Nationality
Is Aiden McGeady still playing?
The 36-year-old has been playing his football with Sunderland since 2017 and is unsure if he will progress into coaching. Aiden McGeady reckons he still has a couple more years in him , despite not knowing where his future will lie beyond this season.
Who made Mcgeady spin?
The Marseille turn was first popularized in Europe by French striker Yves Mariot in the 1970s. Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane were arguably the most notable exponents of the move, and thus it has also been known as the Maradona turn and the Zidane turn.