Hearts season player ratings: Who starred and who struggled during 2018/19 campaign

From Danny Amankwaa to Zdenek Zlamal, Hearts used 35 players during the 2018/19 season.

We mark each player's contribution out of ten for the campaign - and there's a few star performers in maroon ...

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A general view of Tynecastle
Made four appearances before Hearts cut their losses. No impact at all.placeholder image
Made four appearances before Hearts cut their losses. No impact at all.
Hamstring tear blighted his season. Found it hard to hit peak level but had some commendable moments.placeholder image
Hamstring tear blighted his season. Found it hard to hit peak level but had some commendable moments.
Often utilised from bench. Lots of energy and commitment when called upon.placeholder image
Often utilised from bench. Lots of energy and commitment when called upon.
Another hampered by injury. Picked up silly red card against Celtic. Will look to kick on next term.placeholder image
Another hampered by injury. Picked up silly red card against Celtic. Will look to kick on next term.
Returned from loan at Livingston and fared okay when called upon at left-back. Another keen to impress next season.placeholder image
Returned from loan at Livingston and fared okay when called upon at left-back. Another keen to impress next season.
Some flashes of quality and took penalties well. 2019/20 campaign will be making of him.placeholder image
Some flashes of quality and took penalties well. 2019/20 campaign will be making of him.
Not same impact as last term, but was dogged by niggles. Late-season cameos whet appetite for next season.placeholder image
Not same impact as last term, but was dogged by niggles. Late-season cameos whet appetite for next season.
Solid and committed when called upon. Slightly unlucky not to feature towards end of season.placeholder image
Solid and committed when called upon. Slightly unlucky not to feature towards end of season.
Hearts midfield often operated better for his presence. If he leaves, he will be missedplaceholder image
Hearts midfield often operated better for his presence. If he leaves, he will be missed
Steady enough during stint in first team, but blotted copybook with bad error against Motherwell.placeholder image
Steady enough during stint in first team, but blotted copybook with bad error against Motherwell.
One of Hearts' best defenders in first half of season. Presence missed when he returned to Burnley.placeholder image
One of Hearts' best defenders in first half of season. Presence missed when he returned to Burnley.
Bizarre season. Ended with cup-final goal after months in wilderness and loan at St Mirren.placeholder image
Bizarre season. Ended with cup-final goal after months in wilderness and loan at St Mirren.
Was just starting to cement spot in team before bad injury struck. Unlikely to play again this year.placeholder image
Was just starting to cement spot in team before bad injury struck. Unlikely to play again this year.
Toiled to get run of games. Better going forward. Another who will want to progress further next term.placeholder image
Toiled to get run of games. Better going forward. Another who will want to progress further next term.
Signing of the season. Hearts' talisman in midfield. Composed, strong and a leader. Missed badly when injured.placeholder image
Signing of the season. Hearts' talisman in midfield. Composed, strong and a leader. Missed badly when injured.
Showed his extreme potential in cup final. Played last three games and wasn't out of place.placeholder image
Showed his extreme potential in cup final. Played last three games and wasn't out of place.
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