The eclectic band of footballers Aaron Hickey joined after swapping Hearts for Bologna – The Scotsman

After completing his 1.3m move to Italy yesterday, Aaron Hickey joins a small, but growing, band of Scots footballers who are currently plying their trade in Europe.

At 18, the now former Hearts left back has followed in the footsteps of several teenage countrymen who have upped sticks at a young age in order to pursue a career on the continent.

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Teenagedefender left Celtic to sign for the Bundesliga giants in August 2019 after turning 16. Recently promoted to BayernU19s, where his cultured style has already led to comparisons to German World Cup winner Mats Hummels

Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group / SFA

Scotland U17 winger moved to the German giants from Celtic last month,following in the footsteps of Liam Morrison.Hailed as "a tricky, right-footed forward who combines skill and an impressive change of pace"

Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group / SFA

Born in Spain to Scottish parents, the former Real Mardrid youth left Malaga for La Liga side Getafe in a 1.5m move last summer beforebeing loaned out toAlcorcn in the second tier, where he failed to net in 13 appearances

Photo: SNS Group Paul Devlin

Son of former Hibs midfielder Paul is playing for Celtas B team in the third tier of Spanish football after leaving Reading in the summer. The 21-year-old, born in Edinburgh, has represented Scotland at U17, U19 and U21 level

Photo: Christopher Lee

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