McGinn has a low centre of balance, allowing him to deploy an unusual running style, where his body remains low to the ground; his former Hibs teammate Niklas Gunnarsson has described his running style as "like he's falling down, with his head facing the floor". He has unusually large buttocks which he uses to shield the ball and turn opponents, as well as draw fouls from defenders; in interviews, McGinn has poked fun at his own build, commenting that "no one" has a backside as large as his. This style of movement has led to comparisons between McGinn and fellow Scottish footballer Kenny Dalglish, who deployed a similar style of play during his career. McGinn is also known to frequently shoot from a distance and start attacks from midfield. Writing for ESPN in their 2026 FC 100 list of the best attacking midfielders in world football, Sam Tighe described McGinn as "one of the most highly effective footballers around," opining that "opponents still have no idea how to handle him".

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