Skip to content
JMJohn McGovern

John McGovern

€900KMarket Value
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers•Attacker•
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
6.6
Season Score
23
Oct 17, 2002
0.43
Goals/Match
88
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026/2027

Performance Overview

Season Performance 26/27
All Competitions
Matches
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Goal Contributions
1
Mins/game
48
Avg Rating
6.63
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

1
Full match
47
Substituted off
33
From Bench

John McGovern — computed career insights

Career figures, computed
Best-rated season
2023/2024 · 6.97Premiership
Lowest-rated season
2025 · 6.58Premier Division
Rating trend
-0.25last 2 rated seasons vs career average before them (min. 5 apps)
Career involvement (league)
0.46 G+A per 9024 goals + 7 assists across 5 league seasons (per-90 from 6063 minutes on record)
League seasons on record
5 (2022–2026)
Clubs with recorded appearances
3

Figures computed from the GioScore season-stats database · as of 2026-09-07

Rival Clubs(27)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
LoughgallLoughgall52032000
LinfieldLinfield40040000
GlentoranGlentoran41031000
Derry CityDerry City41210100
CrusadersCrusaders42023000
Galway UnitedGalway United33001100
BohemiansBohemians32011020
ShelbourneShelbourne31111000
Sligo RoversSligo Rovers32010100
Ballymena UnitedBallymena United31020020
St Patrick'sSt Patrick's33000000
CliftonvilleCliftonville31021000
Waterford UnitedWaterford United32100000
PortadownPortadown31110010
FlorianaFloriana21011010
Drogheda UnitedDrogheda United21102100
Cork CityCork City11002100
Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts10010010
Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers10010010
Longford TownLongford Town11001000
1–20 of 27
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
Jul 1, 2025Transfer
Newry City AFC
Newry City AFC
Dungannon Swifts
Dungannon Swifts
Jul 1, 2024Free Transfer

About John McGovern

In the 2026 Premier Division, John McGovern made 24 appearances (1,086 minutes), with 5 goals and 5 assists — 0.83 goal involvements per 90. Per-match rating over the season: 6.81.

5 league seasons sit on his record, from 2022 to 2026 across 3 clubs. His best-rated season remains 2023/2024 (6.97, Premiership); his lowest was 2025 (6.58). His last two rated seasons average 0.25 below his earlier career level.

His recorded league football covers 2 domestic leagues: Premiership (69 appearances, 19 goals) and Premier Division (30 appearances, 5 goals). He reached 25 league appearances in 1 of those 5 campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does John McGovern play?
John McGovern plays as an Attacker for Shamrock Rovers in the Champions League. He has started 1 of his 2 appearances in the Champions League 2026/2027.
What team does John McGovern play for?
John McGovern currently plays for Shamrock Rovers in the Champions League. He has 1 goal in 2 appearances in the Champions League 2026/2027.
How old is John McGovern?
John McGovern is 23 years old, born on October 17, 2002. He is from Northern Ireland.
Where is John McGovern from?
John McGovern is from Northern Ireland. At club level, he plays for Shamrock Rovers.