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Shirt
23 years
Oct 17, 2002
Northern Ireland
Country
€61.5K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Striker
Others
Attacking Midfielder, Left Winger
AM
ST
LW

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches22%Shot attempts25%Goals40%
Chances created50%Aerial duels won15%Defensive contributions30%
Transfer value: €61.5K
Highest: €163.3K(Mar 31, 2024)
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Premier Division 2026

3
Goals
3
Assists
9
Started
14
Matches
702
Minutes played
6.73
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 15

Dundalk
L1-0
45
0
0
0
0
5.9

May 8

Galway United FC
W1-3
76
0
1
0
0
7.8

May 4

Drogheda United
W4-1
90
2
1
0
0
9.0

May 1

Waterford FC
W1-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 24

Derry City
L1-0
15
0
0
0
0
6.1

Apr 17

Bohemian FC
W2-1
17
0
0
1
0
6.3

Apr 10

St. Patrick's Athletic
W0-1
8
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 6

Shelbourne
W3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 3

Waterford FC
D1-1
61
0
0
0
0
6.1

Mar 20

Galway United FC
W2-0
64
0
0
0
0
6.3
Shamrock Rovers

May 15

Premier Division
Dundalk
1-0
45‎’‎
5.9

May 8

Premier Division
Galway United FC
1-3
76‎’‎
7.8

May 4

Premier Division
Drogheda United
4-1
90‎’‎
9.0

May 1

Premier Division
Waterford FC
1-0
Bench

Apr 24

Premier Division
Derry City
1-0
15‎’‎
6.1
2026

Season shot map

On target: 50%
  • 18Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 2.05xG
4 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.22xG0.23xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 702

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
2.05
xG on target (xGOT)
2.86
Non-penalty xG
2.05
Shots
18
Shots on target
9
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
3
Expected assists (xA)
1.18
Successful passes
104
Successful passes %
75.4%
Accurate long balls
2
Accurate long balls %
25.0%
Chances created
9
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
25.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
42.9%
Duels won
26
Duels won %
33.8%
Aerial duels won
8
Aerial duels won %
32.0%
Touches
240
Touches in opposition box
36
Dispossessed
16
Fouls won
9
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
7
Tackles
4
Interceptions
2
Fouls committed
10
Recoveries
14
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
1
Clearances
1
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
6
xG against while on pitch
6.62

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

John McGovern is a 23-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Shamrock Rovers, born on October 17, 2002. Follow John McGovern on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Premier Division season, John McGovern has recorded 3 goals, 3 assists, 702 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.73, 2 yellow cards.

John McGovern scores highly on Assists and Goals compared to strikers in the Premier Division.

John McGovern's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

John McGovern's next match is on May 22, 2026 when Shamrock Rovers face Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division.

Explore John McGovern's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View John McGovern's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

John McGovern currently plays for Shamrock Rovers alongside Edward McGinty, Adam Matthews, Enda Stevens, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Daniel Cleary, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Aaron Greene, Graham Burke, Jake Mulraney, Daniel Mândroiu, Maleace Asamoah, Gary O'Neil, Trevor Clarke, Adam Brennan, Rory Gaffney, Daniel Grant, Tunmise Sobowale, Connor Malley, Egor Vassenin, Lee Steacy, John O'Sullivan, Cory O'Sullivan, Naj Razi, Jack Byrne, Michael Noonan, Ben Mahon, Todd Bazunu, Victor Ozhianvuna, Max Kovalevskis, Zak Reddy, and Alex Noonan. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

John McGovern's career has also included time at Dungannon Swifts and Newry City AFC.

On the international stage, John McGovern has represented Northern Ireland U21.

John McGovern is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Alistair McCann, Daniel Ballard, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Josh Clarke, Terry Devlin, Eoin Toal, Tom Atcheson, Trai Hume, George Saville, Ethan Galbraith, Callum Marshall, Dion Charles, Jamie Donley, Paul Smyth, Conor Hazard, Patrick Kelly, Ruairi McConville, Isaac Price, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Kieran Morrison, Paddy McNair, Jamie Reid, Shea Charles, Brodie Spencer, Josh Magennis, Ciaron Brown, Pierce Charles, Jamie McDonnell, Jackie Burns, Rebecca McKenna, Nat Johnson, Brenna McPartlan, Abi Sweetlove, Sarah McFadden, Laura Rafferty, Ellie Mason, Megan Bell, Casey Howe, Keri Halliday, Danielle Maxwell, Lauren Perry, Leyla McFarland, Lauren Wade, Rebecca Holloway, Nadene Caldwell, Joely Andrews, Louise McDaniel, Cora Chambers, Mia Moore, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Kascie Weir, Kelsie Burrows, Aimee Kerr, and Abbie Smith. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, John McGovern has won 4 titles: Premier Division (2025) and FAI Cup (2025) with Shamrock Rovers, Irish Cup (2024/2025) with Dungannon Swifts, and Championship (2021/2022) with Newry City AFC.

John McGovern has competed in Premier Division and Conference League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of John McGovern, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow John McGovern to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches22%Shot attempts25%Goals40%
Chances created50%Aerial duels won15%Defensive contributions30%

Career

Senior career

Shamrock RoversJul 2025 - now
39
6
41
20
48
8

National team

7
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Shamrock Rovers

Ireland
1
Premier Division(2025)
1
FAI Cup(2025)

News

About

John McGovern is a 23-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Shamrock Rovers, born on October 17, 2002. Follow John McGovern on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Premier Division season, John McGovern has recorded 3 goals, 3 assists, 702 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.73, 2 yellow cards.

John McGovern scores highly on Assists and Goals compared to strikers in the Premier Division.

John McGovern's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

John McGovern's next match is on May 22, 2026 when Shamrock Rovers face Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division.

Explore John McGovern's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View John McGovern's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

John McGovern currently plays for Shamrock Rovers alongside Edward McGinty, Adam Matthews, Enda Stevens, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Daniel Cleary, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Aaron Greene, Graham Burke, Jake Mulraney, Daniel Mândroiu, Maleace Asamoah, Gary O'Neil, Trevor Clarke, Adam Brennan, Rory Gaffney, Daniel Grant, Tunmise Sobowale, Connor Malley, Egor Vassenin, Lee Steacy, John O'Sullivan, Cory O'Sullivan, Naj Razi, Jack Byrne, Michael Noonan, Ben Mahon, Todd Bazunu, Victor Ozhianvuna, Max Kovalevskis, Zak Reddy, and Alex Noonan. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

John McGovern's career has also included time at Dungannon Swifts and Newry City AFC.

On the international stage, John McGovern has represented Northern Ireland U21.

John McGovern is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Alistair McCann, Daniel Ballard, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Josh Clarke, Terry Devlin, Eoin Toal, Tom Atcheson, Trai Hume, George Saville, Ethan Galbraith, Callum Marshall, Dion Charles, Jamie Donley, Paul Smyth, Conor Hazard, Patrick Kelly, Ruairi McConville, Isaac Price, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Kieran Morrison, Paddy McNair, Jamie Reid, Shea Charles, Brodie Spencer, Josh Magennis, Ciaron Brown, Pierce Charles, Jamie McDonnell, Jackie Burns, Rebecca McKenna, Nat Johnson, Brenna McPartlan, Abi Sweetlove, Sarah McFadden, Laura Rafferty, Ellie Mason, Megan Bell, Casey Howe, Keri Halliday, Danielle Maxwell, Lauren Perry, Leyla McFarland, Lauren Wade, Rebecca Holloway, Nadene Caldwell, Joely Andrews, Louise McDaniel, Cora Chambers, Mia Moore, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Kascie Weir, Kelsie Burrows, Aimee Kerr, and Abbie Smith. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, John McGovern has won 4 titles: Premier Division (2025) and FAI Cup (2025) with Shamrock Rovers, Irish Cup (2024/2025) with Dungannon Swifts, and Championship (2021/2022) with Newry City AFC.

John McGovern has competed in Premier Division and Conference League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of John McGovern, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow John McGovern to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.