Aaron Hickey has been named among the best 50 youngsters in world football.
L'Equipe have ranked the most exciting up and coming players born in 2001 or after and the Bologna man has appeared on the illustrious list.
Hickey joined the Serie A side in the summer after the teenager impressed for the Jambos last season despite their relegation to the Championship.
Hearts cashed in on their prized asset as Bologna beat Bayern Munich and Celtic to his signature.
He has got off to a promising start in Italy and is reaping the rewards as the well respected French newspaper put him at number 45 on the shortlist.
Barcelona rising star Ansu Fati comes in at the no.1 spot with Rennes' Eduardo Camavinga just behind him.
Manchester United's Mason Greenwood and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka are also in the top ten, while Liverpool duo Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are both inside the top 20.
Hickey has played 11 times for Bologna in his debut season in Italy's top flight.
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