Jordan Smith, who was raised in a club with a rich European heritage, is now relishing the opportunity to play on the continent himself after believing his chance had slipped away.
The Hibs goalkeeper has already experienced European action, participating in both legs of the Hibees' Europa League second round qualifier against FC Midtjylland, which concluded in a dramatic yet heart-wrenching manner.
Now, the Hibees are in Belgrade for their third round Conference League qualifier against FK Partizan.
Despite being overshadowed by their fierce city rivals Crvena Zvezda - or Red Star Belgrade as they were formerly known, who finished last season with 100 points and a 27-point lead over Partizan - the Serbs remain one of the more familiar names in European football.
Smith honed his goalke