Harry Stone, a Scottish-born goalkeeper who at 23 years old finds himself battling it out between the posts for Hearts, is a promising talent. On 20th April 2002, his journey began, culminating in the 1.91m (6ft 3in) tall, 73kg (11 st 6lb) custodian finding his home within the maroon half of Edinburgh. He bears the not-so-common number 70 on his jersey, a testament to the uniqueness he displays on the pitch.
Stone's current valuation, according to Transfermarkt, clocks in at around £42,500. It's worth noting that this modest sum reflects more on the financially conservative nature of Scottish football rather than Stone's own capabilities.
Since July 2020, Stone's career has been a bit of a whirlwind, featuring a series of loan spells. From Premiership outfit Hearts to the grittier pastures of Stirling Albion in League Two, Albion Rovers in the Lowland League, Partick Thistle in the Championship, and Queen of the South in League One. This punctuated sojourn offered our young keeper a taste of varying degrees of football in Scotland. Each tenure, no matter how short, indubitably contributing to his growth as a player.
His most significant stretch on loan came with Ayr United in the Championship during the 2024 - 2025 season. There, Stone was entrusted with the number 1 shirt, and he did not disappoint, making 15 league appearances and demonstrating his proficiency between the sticks. Nevertheless, Hearts beckoned, and Stone returned to his parent club following his period at Ayr United.
However, in the current season 2025 - 2026, Stone is yet to make a first-team appearance for Hearts. But such is the life of many a goalkeeper, where patience and persistence often lead to prominence. The relative inactivity shouldn't be mistaken as a reflection on Stone's talent or potential. For those who have observed his progress closely, it is clear that this is just a slow-burning prelude to what could turn into a fruitful career for the young Scotsman.
