Jamie McGrath, born on 30 September 1996 in the Republic of Ireland, is a footballing force in the midfield primarily for Aberdeen. Of modest stature, he stands at 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). Despite his size, he dominates the pitch in the number 7 jersey and has also proudly represented his home nation, the Republic of Ireland, on the football stage.
McGrath's current market worth is estimated at around £1m, as stated by Transfermarkt. His contract with Aberdeen is nearing its end, with just four months remaining at the time of writing, and is set to conclude on 31 May 2025.
At the tender age of 17, in January 2014, McGrath embarked on his professional football journey with St. Patrick's Athletic in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland. His first season saw him making his league debut. By 2015, McGrath had become a regular on the pitch, making 23 appearances and netting two goals. The following season yielded similar results for McGrath with 23 appearances and two goals.
By January 2017, McGrath moved up to First Division football with Dundalk. The time spent at Dundalk from 2017 to 2019 saw a surge in McGrath's goal-scoring abilities, culminating in six goals from 28 appearances during his debut season with the club. Though he reduced his appearances over subsequent seasons, he maintained his goal-scoring prowess.
January 2020 sparked change once again for McGrath as he ventured out of his home country to the Scottish Premiership with St Mirren. Despite the unfamiliar environment, McGrath maintained consistency across seasons, making regular appearances for the club and regularly hitting the back of the net.
McGrath undertook a brief stint in English football in January 2022 with League One club Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee, only to return to the Scottish Premiership just seven months later, this time on loan to Dundee United. The 2022-2023 season saw McGrath flourish at Dundee United, netting eight goals in 32 matches.
August 2023 witnessed a move from Wigan Athletic to Aberdeen, where McGrath continues to hold his own scoring nine goals in 34 appearances in his first season and recording four goals from 20 outings in the 2024-2025 season, at the time of writing.
Beyond his club career, McGrath has also left an imprint on the international level. He participated in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Aberdeen, scoring one goal in seven starts. His performances for the Republic of Ireland include appearances in both the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 and the Nations League 2024-2025. Additionally, McGrath aided Aberdeen's Conference League 2023-2024 campaign by scoring one goal in six appearances.
