Aaron Hickey made an impressive Serie A debut for Bologna against Parma and now joins a small, but growing, band of Scots footballers who are currently plying their trade in Europe.
At 18, the 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.
Here are some of the Scots footballers in Europe to keep an eye on this season ...
17. Dino Leddie - CD Almunecar City (loan)
Hibs defender recently agreed a loan move to the Spanish sixth tier side until January. The development squad centre-back previously spent time on loan at Lowland League outfit Gala Fairydean Rovers. Photo: Bill Murray - SNS Group
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