Kyle McClelland's key attributes have been outlined by academy director Steve Kean,
The 20-year-old put pen to paper on a three-year contract at Hibs with the club having the option for a further year from Rangers.
The youngster will join the Easter Road development squad for the upcoming campaign and Kean believes fans will see a 'cultured' central defender.
His defensive abilities in one on one situations and passing range have also been pinpointed as part of the key aspects of his overall game and what he can bring to Hibs.
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Speaking to the club website, Kean said: “We’re delighted we’ve managed to bring a player of Kyle’s quality to the Club and into the Development Team.
“Supporters will see a cultured centre-back that’s excellent at breaking lines and making passes.
"He’s a real modern-day centre-half that is very comfortable stepping out with the ball and building attacks from the back.
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“Defensively he’s a very good one-on-one defender, which shows he has real belief in his own ability.
“Our Development Squad games programme will really push him on as he experiences different types of opposition, different challenges and different experiences. We aim to develop his all-round game so he can eventually become a First Team player.”
