Bologna defender Aaron Hickey has been compared to superstar Gareth Bale, as a respected Spanish publication tips him for the top.
The Hearts youth product has been in impressive form this season, bagging five Serie A goals so far. The 19-year-old is a Scotland youth international and Bologna boss Sinisa Mihajlovic has insisted he should be called up to Steve Clarke's senior team.
His displays in Italy have caught the eye of a number of clubs, with Steven Gerrard believed to be keen to bring Hickey to Aston Villa while some big names in calcio will be tracking him without a doubt.
And the global media also appears to be taking note of his exploits, with Marca naming him as one of their XI players 'set to explode in 2022'.
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